Resume
Dustin Gamble
Autonomous Systems | Aerospace Engineering | AI-Augmented Workflows
Summary
Aerospace engineer with a track record of turning early concepts into practical autonomous-system capabilities. Focused on UAV design, long-endurance mission architecture, rapid prototype cycles, and simulation-driven engineering. Known for building teams and tools that improve iteration speed while preserving engineering discipline.
Key Highlights
- Led work culminating in a publicly referenced 39-hour endurance flight world record (Stalker VXE).
- Contributed to high-level concept development for signature-simulation drone applications.
- Founded and developed the Drone Innovation Garage (DIG) for rapid experimentation and mentorship.
- Built internal engineering tools that combine autonomy frameworks, simulation, and visualization.
Experience
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Technical Fellow, Unmanned Systems | Date: TODO
- Guides technical direction for unmanned systems initiatives and advanced mission concepts.
- Supports prototype transitions from concept exploration into structured engineering execution.
- Mentors engineers in autonomy development, simulation practices, and technical decision framing.
Autonomous Systems and Rapid Innovation Roles
Engineering Leadership and Advanced Development | Date: TODO
- Designed and evaluated long-endurance aircraft concepts and mission-specific UAV configurations.
- Built and integrated simulation workflows to shorten design-test-learn loops.
- Led cross-functional teams through rapid prototyping and early-flight demonstrations.
Selected Achievements
- 39-hour endurance flight world record contribution (public references available).
- Creation of internal innovation environment (DIG) with sustained mentoring outcomes.
- Development of web-based engineering and simulation tools for design-space exploration.
- Transition support for novel autonomy and mission-system concepts.
Skills and Tools
- Autonomous systems architecture and integration
- UAV conceptual design and mission-driven trade studies
- Simulation workflows: ArduPilot/SITL, JSBSim, and browser-based interfaces
- Rapid prototyping, test planning, and experimental design
- AI-augmented engineering workflows and decision support
- Technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration
Education
Degree / Institution: TODO
Additional training or certifications: TODO