Summary
Tim Bitson is a senior engineering manager and test director with over 20 years of hands-on experience designing and running automated test systems for missile and kinetic space vehicle programs. Based in Tucson, he blends electrical and mechanical integration expertise with software development in C, Python, and JavaScript to deliver reliable, production-grade test facilities that include robotic handling, IR/RF, thermal, shock/vibration and multi-axis motion capabilities. He has led multi-disciplinary integration teams, directed full-up system tests involving hypergolic fueling and live telemetry, and managed project planning, scheduling, and cost accounting for complex programs. Known for a meticulous, measurement-driven approach and a fondness for “blinky things,” he thrives on fast-moving projects where detailed fault isolation and pragmatic automation drive repeatable results.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer