Thales Defense & Security
Fred Porter is an accomplished software engineering professional with over three decades of experience in the aerospace and defense sectors. Currently serving as Embedded Software Lead at Thales Defense & Security, Inc. since January 2022, Fred previously held the position of Software Lead Engineer at Moog, where responsibilities included leading the development of DO-178B Level A flight control software. Prior to that, Fred was a Software Engineer at Eyring Simulation Systems, focusing on real-time flight simulation systems, and served as a Flight Test and Simulation Software Engineer for the United States Navy, where contributions included supporting the V-22 Osprey ship suitability tests. Fred holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University.
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Thales Defense & Security
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Thales Defense & Security is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval/maritime, and security domains. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; and data protection solutions. Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions—such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare—to address U.S. requirements.