Laura Bickerton
About Laura Bickerton
Laura Bickerton is a Senior Software Test Analyst with extensive experience in software testing and systems engineering, having worked for notable companies such as Northrop Grumman and the Central Intelligence Agency. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from James Madison University and has managed teams in various high-stakes projects, including missile defense and unmanned aerial vehicle programs.
Work at General Atomics
Laura Bickerton has been employed at General Atomics as a Senior Software Test Analyst since 2018. In this role, she conducts customer-witnessed testing of Aircraft Launch & Recovery (ALRE) Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs) within a subscale lab environment. Her responsibilities include overseeing testing processes and ensuring software quality for various defense-related systems.
Previous Experience at BAE Systems
Before her current position, Laura worked at BAE Systems as a Principal Systems Engineer from 2008 to 2009. During her one-year tenure in the Greater San Diego Area, she contributed to systems engineering projects, applying her technical expertise in software and systems integration.
Career at Northrop Grumman
Laura served as a Systems Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman from 2009 to 2018, spending nine years in San Diego, CA. In this capacity, she was involved in testing and validating systems, ensuring they met specified requirements and performance standards.
Education and Expertise
Laura Bickerton earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from James Madison University, completing her studies from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in software testing and systems engineering.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Throughout her career, Laura has developed automated test tools and scripts using programming languages such as Perl, Python, and JAS. She has utilized National Instruments (NI) TestStand for integration testing of various avionics systems, including Communications, Navigation, & Identification (CNI) systems and Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) CSCIs.