Jim Perry
About Jim Perry
Jim Perry is a Senior Engineer with extensive experience in the aerospace and electronics sectors, having worked for notable companies such as Honeywell International Inc. and Northrop Grumman. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Grand Canyon University, respectively.
Work at Belcan
Jim Perry currently serves as a Senior Engineer at Belcan, a position he has held since 2021. He is engaged in contract work with BAE Systems. Previously, he worked at Belcan for one year from 2019 to 2020. His role involves applying his extensive engineering expertise to various projects within the organization.
Previous Employment History
Jim Perry has a diverse background in engineering, having worked for several prominent companies. He was a Contract Engineer at Northrop Grumman in the Launch Vehicles Division from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he spent time at Honeywell International Inc. in various roles, including Product Engineer and Lead Engineer from 1998 to 2001, and ASIC Engineer from 2011 to 2016. His experience also includes positions at Orbital ATK, Rockwell Collins, and Honeywell in multiple engineering capacities.
Education and Expertise
Jim Perry holds two Bachelor of Science degrees. He studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Computer Science at Grand Canyon University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering, particularly in FPGA verification and hardware development.
Technical Skills and Tools
Jim Perry has utilized various tools and technologies throughout his career. He has experience with QuestaSim and Rational Synergy for FPGA verification tasks. He developed VHDL verification scripts for DO-254 verification of Microsemi FPGA and has worked with interfaces such as SPI, OneWire, and HyperBus. His technical skills also include developing turn-key test programs for microprocessors and creating test programs for digital ICs.
Engineering Contributions
Throughout his career, Jim Perry has contributed to various engineering projects. He developed IC test programs for digital ICs on GenRad 1732 Digital Tester while at Rockwell International. Additionally, he created test programs and adapters on the LMO500 Test System. His work has involved significant contributions to flight-assistance firmware and hardware development.