Hi, I'm Bryce Verberne

Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman

Space—and the human ingenuity that continues to bring us closer to the stars—has captured my imagination for as long as I can remember. In 2015, I vividly recall watching SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster land successfully at Cape Canaveral for the first time in history. That moment left me speechless and helped solidify my desire to contribute to the aerospace and defense industry.

I am currently a Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, where I support missile defense software development within the broader defense and space domain. My work is driven by a passion for aerospace, national security, and building reliable software for complex technical systems.

This portfolio highlights the projects and experiences that helped shape my path into aerospace and defense software engineering. Explore the sections below to learn more about my work, technical background, and continued growth as an engineer.

Resume

Expertise

Through my various experiences, I've developed a diverse set of skills. Below are the highlights of my expertise:

Leadership

Led diverse teams, practiced project management and team coordination, and leveraged Agile methodologies and tools such as Docker, Jira, and Git/GitHub.

Programming

Experience solving diverse software challenges using high- and low-level programming languages including C/C++, Python, Java, and Assembly.

Embedded Systems

Specialized in programming ARM Cortex microcontrollers in C, managing peripherals such as UARTs, I2C, SPI serial communication, and GPIO.

Telecommunications

Experience with ground-to-flight software communications utilizing CCSDS protocols and satellite communication network algorithms.

Projects

Below, I have provided a detailed overview of my most significant projects, showcasing the skills and experiences I have gained through my diverse opportunities.

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ASCEND

August 2024 - May 2025

As the Deputy Software Lead at ASU's Sun Devil Satellite Laboratory, I played a key role in ASCEND—a high-altitude balloon launch initiative funded by NASA. Our team, the StratoDevils, collaborated with universities across the nation to design, build, and launch payloads that collect and analyze scientific data as they ascend to over 100,000 feet using weather balloons.

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NASA L'SPACE MCA

January 2024 - April 2024

At the NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy (MCA), I led a 12-member team as Deputy Project Manager and served as the Computer Hardware Engineer for the command and data handling subsystem of the Mars rover mission concept, Endurance. This mission concept was one of the highest scoring of the term—a rare and notable achievement.

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Coconut CubeSat

April 2024 - Jan 2025s

As a Software Engineer for the Sun Devil Satellite Laboratory at ASU, I work on the Coconut CubeSat in partnership with NASA. This 1U satellite is built to relay information from remote sensing devices back to the ASU ground station. The project was selected by NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) and is scheduled for launch into orbit in October 2025.

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SatComm Optimizer

May 2024 - Sep 2024

SatComm Optimizer is a personal project, designed to enhance satellite communication networks by developing advanced simulation models. Taking into account factors such as bandwidth and signal latency, it utilizes sophisticated algorithms and data visualization to analyze and optimize network performance.

Media

Below, you will find a collection of photos from my various experiences. They highlight the exciting projects I have been a part of, capturing my journey and the collaborative efforts of my teams.

Contact me

I'm excited to connect! Whether you have a question, an opportunity, or just want to say hello, please don't hesitate to reach out.