Engineering Disciplineexpert5+ years

Systems Engineering Expertise

Max Fritzhand has deep systems engineering experience from defense and government sectors. At BAE Systems, he built Weapon System Interfaces for U.S. Navy nuclear submarines, translating operator research into resilient HMI controls. At NGA, he contributed to SDLC with functional definitions, user flows, and pattern libraries. His systems engineering background gives him the ability to work at the intersection of hardware, software, and human factors — a skill set that informs everything from medical device UIs to complex SaaS architectures.

The Practitioner Angle

In production, Systems Engineering isn't just about syntax — it's about predictable outcomes. Most teams struggle with Systems Engineering when systems scale beyond a single engineer. I focus on building sustainable patterns that lead organizations.

Typical Engagement: Solving scalability & flakiness

Experience Highlights

Built Weapon System Interfaces for U.S. Navy nuclear submarines at BAE Systems

Translated operator research into resilient Human-Machine Interface (HMI) controls

Coordinated cross-discipline integration resolving risks ahead of sea trials

Contributed to SDLC processes accelerating authority-to-operate reviews by 25% at NGA

Related Projects

BAE Systems WSINGA Design System

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Frequently Asked Questions

What defense systems has Max Fritzhand worked on?
Max built Weapon System Interfaces for U.S. Navy nuclear submarines at BAE Systems, designed mission planning tools at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), and developed AR training systems for U.S. Army and Air Force programs at Illumination Works.
Does Max Fritzhand hold a security clearance?
Max has previously held security clearances for his work at BAE Systems and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. His defense background includes work on classified systems for the U.S. Navy and intelligence community.
How does Max Fritzhand's systems engineering background inform his software work?
Systems engineering taught Max to think holistically: understanding requirements, managing cross-discipline dependencies, designing for reliability, and validating against operational realities. These skills transfer directly to architecting complex SaaS platforms, medical device software, and enterprise tools.

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