Glenn Goranson

Electro-Optical Engineer (LiDAR Systems)
Summary
Glenn Goranson is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of systems engineering experience specializing in Electro-optical system simulation, analysis, test, and algorithm development.
He has a strong background in research and development projects, taking concepts to initial demonstration and has held various key roles such as Algorithm developer, Modelling and simulation analyst, Technical lead, and Engineering and technology manager.
Glenn Goranson has significant expertise in coherent LiDAR systems, including modeling, simulation, system design, laboratory tests, field tests, data analysis, and algorithm development. He also has experience in Geiger Mode Avalanche Photodiode LiDAR for direct detection.
Apart from LiDAR systems, he has worked with passive infrared sensors like Infrared search and track (IRST) and Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), as well as passive RF and RADAR systems.
His goals include creating and articulating a vision for sensor system development, providing technical expertise as a LiDAR subject matter expert, and developing concepts aligning with customer needs for hardware demonstrations.
Glenn Goranson's specialties include Systems Analysis, Electro-Optics, Infrared Systems, Optics, Laser Systems, Optical Testing, Signal Processing, Laser Radar, LADAR, LIDAR, Infrared Search and Track (IRST), Geiger Mode Detection, Coherent Detection, Matlab, DIRSIG, RF, AFSIM.
Education-wise, he holds a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Central Florida.
Glenn Goranson has a rich career history within Lockheed Martin, having held positions such as Electro-Optical Engineering Manager, Systems Engineering Manager, Senior Staff Systems Engineer, Staff Systems Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer Associate, and Student Intern.