Communications and Embedded Systems Department

Systems Engineering Hardware and Software Development Rapid Response/Challenge Problems Concept Development & Prototyping Custom/COTS Integration Basic & Applied Research

The Communications and Embedded Systems Department in the Automation and Data Systems Division conducts applied research and system development for government and commercial clients. We apply our expertise to a wide range of applications to include network-centric systems, embedded hardware and software, cyber security, high-reliability software, wired and wireless networks, remote sensing and sensor networks, automation applications, and space and airborne systems and software. We have a multi-disciplinary staff with degrees in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and physics.

The department provides a wide range of services with an emphasis on system design and development and rapid response to challenge problems. Additionally the department performs basic and applied research, modeling and simulation, and technical consulting.

Ronnie L. Killough, Director

• Network-Centric Systems
• System Security and High Reliability Software

Technical strengths and other program areas include:

• Network-Based Instrumentation
• Cyber Security and Information Assurance
• Embedded Systems Security
• High-Reliability Software
• Infrastructure and Network Systems
• Critical Infrastructure and Smart Energy Grids
• Wireless Sensor Networks and Systems
• Specialty Wireless Communication
• Reverse and Replacement Engineering
• Software Assurance and Application Security
• Tactical Networks
• Network and System Security
• Reconfigurable Communications Transceiver

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February 08, 2010