Robert (Bob) Faulkner
About Robert (Bob) Faulkner
Robert (Bob) Faulkner is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development for unmanned aerial vehicles, currently working at General Atomics since 2008. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Northrop Grumman, Ericsson, Qualcomm, and General Dynamics throughout his career.
Current Role at General Atomics
Robert Faulkner has been employed at General Atomics as a Software Engineer since 2008. In this role, he has focused on software development for unmanned aerial vehicles, contributing to the advancement of technology in this field. His work includes the development of software for the ground control station of the Predator Unmanned Air Vehicle.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Robert Faulkner held various roles in software engineering. He worked at Northrop Grumman as a Consultant for 11 months in 2007. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer at Ericsson from 1999 to 2003 and at Qualcomm from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Computer Systems Engineer at Computer Sciences Corporation from 1991 to 1993 and as a Software Engineer at General Dynamics from 1985 to 1991.
Educational Background
Robert Faulkner has a diverse educational background. He studied Electronics at DeVry Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (BSEET) from 1982 to 1985. He also pursued Continuing Education at UC San Diego from 1989 to 2009, completing a 20-year program. Furthermore, he studied VAX/VMS Internals at Digital Equipment Corporation from 1989 to 1992.
Involvement in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Software Development
Since 2008, Robert Faulkner has been actively involved in software development specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles. His expertise in this area has been applied to various projects, including the development of software for the ground control station of the Predator Unmanned Air Vehicle at General Atomics.