Charles Verhoog
About Charles Verhoog
Charles Verhoog is a System Engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering, holding a Bachelor of Science from Lafayette College and a Master of Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He has worked at Saab since 2017, where he specializes in airport surveillance systems and has experience coordinating with the FAA.
Work at Saab
Charles Verhoog has been employed at Saab as a System Engineer since 2017. His role involves coordinating communication with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and airport personnel. He conducts advanced anomaly investigations to troubleshoot technical issues within airport surveillance systems. Additionally, he has expanded the capabilities of the Matlab system tool kit, enhancing the tools available for system analysis and development.
Education and Expertise
Charles Verhoog holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals, completing his studies from 2018 to 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in system engineering, particularly in the aviation sector.
Background
Charles Verhoog attended Ramapo High School, where he completed his studies and earned a Bachelor of Science from 2009 to 2013. Following high school, he pursued higher education at Lafayette College, where he engaged in multi-disciplinary projects and served as an Honors Thesis Student. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his current career in engineering.
Previous Experience at Lafayette College
Before joining Saab, Charles Verhoog worked at Lafayette College in two capacities. He participated in multi-disciplinary projects from 2015 to 2016 for eight months. Subsequently, he served as an Honors Thesis Student from 2016 to 2017 for one year. These roles allowed him to gain practical experience and develop skills relevant to his future career in system engineering.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current role as a System Engineer, Charles Verhoog has contributed to the design of AutoCAD models specifically for airport surfaces, aimed at enhancing coverage analysis. His technical skills include advanced troubleshooting of technical issues in airport surveillance systems and the development of system tools using Matlab. These contributions are integral to improving operational efficiency in the aviation industry.