Charles “Charlie” R. Svoboda, Jr., Ph.D.
6731 Bartmer Ave, University City, MO 63130
314-545-2363 (W), 314-216-1155 (C)
charles.svoboda@boeing.com (W)
(Last Revised 02/25/20)
Work Experience
Aerospace Engineer The Boeing Co., Phantom Works June 2002 – Present
Configuration Design & Program Management Technologies St. Louis, MO
- Developed parametric geometry & response surface including CFD characteristics (2002)
- Developed many configuration studies using & improving sizing code (2002-2006)
- Developed method for implementing multi-disciplinary analysis & optimization (MDAO) methods in configuration design process (2002-2006)
- Developed expertise in understanding design trades for high-speed V/STOL aircraft (2002-2006)
- Migrating commercial technology, Lean Systems Integration Management (LSIM), to military (2006-2008)
- Developing military MDAO capability (2007-2008)
- Supported the Proprietary Common Application Suite (PCAS) program, a military IT program, with Lean+ and Critical Chain Project Management expertise (2009), significantly increased throughput
- Supported the Countermine Suite (CMS) program, a military weapons program, with Lean+ and Critical Chain Project Management expertise (2008-2009)
- Helped launch BR&T High Potential (HIPO) Leadership Development Program and helped design and launch EO&T Leadership Excellence Acceleration Program (LEAP) (2010-2012)
- Lead a Lean+ Scorecard Project (2010) to improve the BR&T Proposal Development Process. Developed Proposal Process Training while supported by Don Winter & Frank Doerner. (2012). Developed Capture Team Leader (CTL) training for BR&T while supported by Winter, Doerner and Lean+, (2013-2014)
- Facilitator for Don Winter & Mark Anderson in the Fixed Wing Vehicle (FWV) Program engaging US Government Science & Technology Leaders 3 times / year (2010 – 2013)
- Planned & Lead Boeing IRAD Reviews in support of FWV, with 60-80 government customers April 2011, Sept 2013, and Sept 2015
- Won and executed AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate (RQ) research contracts in aerodynamics & structures technology development, 757 Flight Test Bed Study and effect of aerodynamics & structures technology on mobility scenario simulations, next generation tactical aircraft (NGTA) stability, controls & drag reduction studies, WB-57F re-engine study, design and wind tunnel testing of a leading edge device for a NGTA wing ($1M), and an adaptive structure for NGTA design, build & test program .(2012 - present)
- Led successful collaborative effort with JAXA (Japan’s version of NASA) to support flight testing a sensor on a future ecoDemonstrator (2014 - 2018)
- Creating and executing IRAD plans for Next Generation Tactical Aircraft Demonstrations & High Altitude Long Endurance Demonstrations (2014 - 2017)
- Won and executing DARPA balloon program ($1M) (2017 – present) • Won and executing AFRL morphing structure program ($4.9M) (2017 – present)
- Won (permission to negotiate) Low Cost Attritable Aircraft program ($1.5M + $7M option) (2017-present)
- Led $1M IRAD Low Cost Attritable Aircraft Configuration Design Study (2018)
- Led $3M IRAD Low Cost Attritable Aircraft Structural Design and Iron Bird Tasks (2018)
- Leading $4.2M IRAD Low Cost Attritable Aircraft Structural Design, Iron Bird & Build To Packages Tasks (2019) Printed Large Flight Qualified Aluminum Outer Mold Line Structural Parts
- Facilitating new and existing collaborations between Boeing and JAXA (2018-2019)
- Won and Led AFRL Low Cost Attritable Aircraft Platform Sharing Program (2019) $1.5M Basic Period + $7.0M Option
- Supported $10+M Jettison Test Vehicle Telemetry System Lead, Critical Design Review, Telemetry Pallet Parts Procurement, Fabrication & Testing, (2019-Present)
Adjunct Professor University of Missouri Science & Technology Fall Semester 2019
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department St. Louis, MO
- Taught a Single Class – 2nd Semester Stability & Control Course – Roskam Airplane Flight Dynamics Part 2
Aerospace Engineer Kohlman Systems Research Oct 1995 – June 2002
Flight Test & Simulation Lawrence, KS
- Developed 4 aircraft engine simulations
- Developed 1 free air aerodynamic model
- Developed receiver aerodynamic model for 7 aerial refueling aircraft combinations
- Analyzed data for numerous Trailing Cone Calibration & Reduced Vertical Separation Minima flight tests
- Analyzed data for an Airspeed System Verification & Altimetry System Verification flight test
- Authored numerous reports documenting simulation models & an engine simulation modeling process document
Manager Hartley Executive Cleaners May 1994 – Oct 1995
House-Keeping Services Kansas City, MO
- Managed 25 employees and the cleaning of 2 movie theaters and a 5-story medical office building
- Recruited and trained new employees & assisted with book-keeping
Teacher/Vice-Principal Dominion Christian School Aug 1987 – May 1994
Private K-12 School Grandview, MO
- Taught Kindergarten / 1st Grade class (2 years) & High School Math / Science / Bible classes (5 years)
- Administrated policy, discipline, scheduling, curriculum, academic records & budget (3 years)
Various Trades Automotive Repair Feb 1986 – July 1987
Machining, Plumbing, Construction, Painting Kansas City, MO
- Basic Machining • Led House Painting Crew
- Commercial Framing • Basic Automotive Repair
- Plumber’s Assistant • Service Writing & Customer Relations
Innercity Youth Worker AllStar’s Community Outreach for Christ May 1984 – Jan 1986
Ministry to Youth & Poor Kansas City, MO
- Youth Contact Work • Practical Physical Help • Book-keeping
Work Skills
- FORTRAN, Vi, Vim, Beyond Compare, Visual Compaq FORTRAN, Microsoft Developer Studio
- UNIX, PC, & Macintosh user, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Project
- Isight, Unigraphics, Knowledge Fusion, Model Center & Sciforma’s PS8, Limited Gridding & CFD
- Advanced Aircraft Analysis (AAA), Configuration Design, Fleet Composition, Aircraft Performance, Sizing Codes, Stability & Control, Weights, MDAO & DOE, Statistical Data Analysis, Modeling & Simulation, Some Propulsion, Some Aerodynamics, Some Flight Test
- AMP (Analysis of Mobility Platform) simulation code
- Theory of Constraints Jonah (Logical Thinking Processes)
- Building robust networks of people and leading collaborative efforts, trans cultural relationship building
- Market Shaping, Proposal Writing, Program Management
Professional Societies
- AIAA, Aircraft Design Technical Committee member, Conceptual Aircraft Design Working Group leader, local chapter Committee Member, Colleg Liaison
- Help plan and execute multiple AIAA conferences
- AHS, member, National Board Member
- ASNE, member
Education
B.S. Aerospace Engineering GPA 3.31 (1979–1984) University of Kansas
- Member of Sigma Gamma Tau, Aerospace Engineering Honor Society
- Part of Leadership Team for Icthus, Campus Fellowship Group
- Averaged Working 20 hours/week
M.S. Aerospace Engineering GPA 3.77 (1995–1998) University of Kansas
- Led Team that Won 1996 EAA/FAA Graduate Design Competition
- Averaged Working 30 hours/week
- Ackers Distinguished Professorship Graduate Research Assistantship
- Published 2 Papers in a Juried Journal
- Thesis: Studied Alternate Engine Arrangement for Boeing 747-400
Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering GPA 3.88 (1998–2002) University of Kansas
- Ackers Distinguished Professorship Graduate Research Assistantship
- Averaged Working 35 hours/week
- Presented Paper to Royal Aeronautical Society
- Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship
- Dissertation: Empirically-Based, Geometrically-Driven Airplane Simulation to Enable Airplane Design Trade Studies
- Taught AE 590: Class for Aerospace Engineering Seniors to Prepare Them for Life as Professional Engineers
Other
- Theory of Constraints graduate classes, Washington State University, Dr. James Holt
Community Service
- President & Founding Member of Aletheia Forum, Community Speakers Group
- Taught Jr/Sr High Sunday School – 6 years
- Built Homes for Widows & Orphans in Guatemala – 8 trips
- Cub Scout & Boy Scout Leader
- School Board President for The Freedom School, an private elementary school, which focuses on serving the urban poor, immigrants & refugees, (2002 – 2008)
- Participate in starting & maintaining a Micro Loan program in the Democratic Republic of Congo (2010 – 2012)
- Build Wheelchair Ramps (2010 – 2011)
- Tutor an African immigrant high school student (2010 – 2011)
- First Robotics Mentor (2012-2013)
- House Church Leader (small group) New City Fellowship (2012 – 2018)
- Deacon, care for the poor and lead financial stewardship training (2014 – 2018)
- Adopted Child from Democratic Republic of Congo (2006) and visited DR Congo in 2010, 2013 & 2016 with New City Fellowship
Avocations
- Disc Golf (Frisbee Golf) (2013 – present)
- Swimming (1970 – present)
- Geopolitics, Economics, Security, Cultures & Worldviews (decades)