Usman Cheema

Senior Avionics Systems and Integration Engineer with 18 years of experience in the development, integration, testing, qualification, and operational support of UAV and Air-Launched Systems (cruise missile). Extensive expertise in avionics architecture, embedded systems, flight control systems, sensor integration, hardware-in-the-loop simulation (HILS), dynamic simulation laboratories, avionics verification, and flight qualification. Proven technical leadership across multidisciplinary development, integration, testing, flight operations, and maintenance, including international deployment in Saudi Arabia.

Senior Avionics Systems & Integration Engineer - NESCOM (National Engineering and Scientific Commission) - Pakistan

(2008-01)

• Developed and integrated avionics systems for air-launched platforms.
• Performed embedded electronics development, hardware verification, testing, and qualification activities.
• Designed and developed Flight Control Computer (FCC), Air Data Computer (ADC), Power Management Unit (PMU), mission and payload management system and UAV Communication Antenna Drive Controller as per MIL STD.
• Developed Semi-Autonomous Flight Control Computer tester and automatic test equipment for avionics.
• Performed embedded software development, hardware debugging, system verification, and qualification testing.
• Integrated DGPS, MAHRS, FINS, Air Data Systems, Radar Altimeter, and other position, navigation, and altitude sensors.
• Designed and modified UAV harnesses for integration of new sensors and avionics.
• Performed HILS testing of flight software, flight data analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Integrated avionics and loom assemblies with UAV airframe systems in coordination with mechanical engineering teams.
• Supported avionics mechanical design according to avionics-bay form-factor constraints.

Avionics Engineer - Air-Launched Systems - NESCOM (National Engineering and Scientific Commission) - Pakistan

(2008-01 - 2013-12)

• Developed and integrated avionics systems for air-launched platforms.
• Performed embedded electronics development, hardware verification, testing, and qualification activities.

Lead - Dynamic Simulation & Integration Laboratory - NESCOM (National Engineering and Scientific Commission) - Pakistan

(2013-01)

Led development of a UAV Dynamic Simulation & Integration Lab integrating Flight Control, Power Management, Engine Control, Payload Control, Weapon Control, Navigation, Control Surface, Ground Control Station (Pilot Console), harness, and payload systems.

• Integrated internal/external payload interfaces including SAR, EO payloads, COMINT, ELINT, missiles, and sensors.
• Established an environment for hardware, software, payload, and system integration testing without engaging the actual aircraft, reducing development time, cost, and operational risk.

Team Lead – UAV Flight Operations & Maintenance - NESCOM (National Engineering and Scientific Commission) - Saudi Arabia (KSA)

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Led UAV operational and maintenance activities during international deployment.
• Managed technical personnel, troubleshooting, corrective actions, maintenance planning, and mission-readiness support.
• Coordinated flight-operation and maintenance activities in a foreign operational environment.

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering - COMSATS University (2021-01)

Master of Science - Electronics - University of Peshawar (2004-01)

Bachelor of Science - Electronics - University of Peshawar (2002-01)