Florence Heidel works as a scientist for L3Harris Technology, Inc. Currently, she is a project engineer attached to the Common Support Services-Weather (CSS-Wx) program for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

CSS-Wx makes National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and FAA weather products available for integration into air traffic decision support tools, minimizing flight delays and cancellations, thereby saving the FAA and flying public time and money.

Florence leads a team of 67 people and ensures the development remains on schedule and under budget.

She is also an active member of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), an organization founded to disseminate system engineers’ interdisciplinary principles and practices. Florence served on the board of directors for six terms and is a certified systems engineering professional.

In her local community, Florence serves as a sponsor for Outbound, a non-profit organization that partners with struggling families and supports, encourages, and empowers them to make better lives for their children.

Florence will receive a Career Achievement Award at WOC DTX in October. Click here to register now.