Andrew Kirkwood

Andrew Kirkwood is an Embedded Applications Software Engineer at Supernal since January 2023, bringing extensive experience in flight controls and avionics. Previously, Kirkwood served as a Senior Flight Controls Software Engineer at Bell Flight, where responsibilities included authoring test cases and developing flight-critical software using model-based design in Simulink. Prior roles included a Supply Chain Engineer, where procurement algorithms were designed, and a role at Textron Aviation as an Avionics & Electrical Systems Engineer, focusing on software regression testing and FAA compliance. Additional experience includes leadership as a Field Operations Officer for the Official Penn State IEEE and an Electrical Engineering Intern at Textron Systems. Educational qualifications consist of a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Penn State University and a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University.