Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering
Richard Gross
Software Engineering
Grand Valley State University
“Algorithm for Geodetic Positioning Based on Angle-Of-Arrival of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcasts”
Richard Gross served eight years in the United States Marine Corps as an avionics technician, responsible for the repair of communication and navigation equipment on various military aircraft. After separating from the Marine Corps, he accepted a field service position at Smiths Aerospace (now GE Aviation Systems), and simultaneously began his professional and academic career. As a non-traditional student balancing the demands of raising a family, increasing career responsibilities, and academic goals, Richard received his Associate in Science degree from Grand Rapids Community College and both a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master of Science in Engineering from Grand Valley State University. Richard is now a senior embedded software development engineer at GE Aviation Systems, where his primary focus is aircraft navigation and guidance.