Vidya Rangaswamy
About Vidya Rangaswamy
Vidya Rangaswamy is a Senior System Engineer currently employed at General Atomics and serves as an Adjunct Faculty Volunteer at San Diego State University. With extensive experience in systems engineering and management, he has held various leadership roles in notable companies and has a strong educational background in electrical engineering.
Current Role at San Diego State University
Vidya Rangaswamy serves as an Adjunct Faculty Volunteer at San Diego State University since 2023. In this role, Rangaswamy contributes to the academic community by sharing expertise and knowledge in engineering and technology. This position allows for engagement with students and faculty, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Experience at General Atomics
Rangaswamy has extensive experience at General Atomics, where she has held multiple roles since 2010. She currently works as a Senior System Engineer, a position she has held since 2023. Previously, she served as Systems Integration Manager for one year, and later as Senior Manager of Systems Engineering, Integration & Test for seven years. Additionally, she worked as Sr. Manager for Platform Integration, Change Engineering, and Process Improvement from 2018 to 2019, and as Sr. Engineering Manager for Systems Engineering and Product Development from 2019 to 2023.
Educational Background
Rangaswamy has a strong educational foundation in engineering. She earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from the University of Minnesota. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from the University of Mysore. Furthering her professional development, she completed a Certificate in Business Management from the University of California, San Diego, focusing on DevOps and Business Administration.
Leadership and Engineering Initiatives
Throughout her career, Rangaswamy has demonstrated leadership in engineering initiatives. She played a key role in creating system requirements for a Satellite to Satellite and Aircraft laser communication project, ensuring effective integration of Optical, Software, Electrical, and Mechanical subsystems. At Roper Corporation, she built a Center of Engineering Excellence, focusing on engineering standards and employee retention. Additionally, she has conducted Failure Mode Evaluation Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) to enhance product reliability.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before her current positions, Rangaswamy held significant roles in various organizations. She was Vice President of Engineering at Ohmium for five months in 2023 and served as Director of Engineering at Roper Industries Limited from 2007 to 2010. Earlier in her career, she worked as Technical Lead - Product Development Manager at Magnetek from 1996 to 1998. Her experience includes developing technology roadmaps and creating proposals for Department of Defense and commercial platforms.