Dustin Eilers
@dustineilers
Systems-focused software engineer blending aerospace domain expertise with full‑stack development and MBSE.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a systems-focused software engineer with aerospace training and hands-on experience delivering mission-oriented software and MBSE solutions. I combine C++, Python, and TypeScript proficiency with model-based systems engineering to support complex platforms like the F-22 and high-altitude missions.
At MITRE I built production-grade React applications and C++ mission-planning tools, implemented test suites (Jest, Cypress) with >80% coverage, and integrated MBSE models to align with modernization goals. I have built microservices with Flask and MySQL, automated deployments with Ansible, and adapted open-source models into performant C++ simulations.
I bring strong engineering discipline from aerospace projects and internships — developing flight firmware, propulsion analyses, automated manufacturing processes, and quality dashboards — and I seek roles where I can apply systems thinking, software craftsmanship, and MBSE to deliver reliable, mission-critical solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
MIIntermediate Software Engineer
Mitre
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year)
Co-developed a React TypeScript digital storefront to streamline mission planning workflows and enabled rapid configuration analysis; implemented Jest and Cypress tests to achieve >80% coverage, improving front-end reliability. Contributed MBSE models for the F-22 to support modernization and sustainment goals.
MIAssociate Software Engineer
Mitre
May 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Developed a C++ flight-planning tool using wind data to optimize point-to-point navigation and assessed mission feasibility; ported Python models to C++ to simulate HAB subsystem performance (thermal, solar, controls).
MISoftware Engineering Intern
Mitre
May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year)
Built a GPS signal-strength microservice using Python, Flask, and MySQL to enable precise GPS power predictions for mission planning and automated deployment pipelines with Ansible to reduce setup time and errors.
Research Intern
NASA Space Grant
Aug 2021 - May 2022 (9 months)
Developed and tested C++ and Python firmware for a space-rated thermal camera and reverse-engineered ramjet propulsion performance using MATLAB to improve operational insights.
AAQuality Engineering Intern
Amphenol Aerospace
May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)
Automated robotic backfill processes to reduce operational time by >80%, developed Python/Ignition dashboards for real-time quality visualization, and designed custom fixtures using SolidWorks and 3D printing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AUArizona State University
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics
Grade: GPA: 3.9/4.0; summa cum laude
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Astronautics, graduating summa cum laude with a 3.9 GPA.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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