# Nikola Dominikovic

> Software engineer working on exciting medical devices!

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nikoladominikovic

## Work Experience
### Staff Software Engineer @ DeepSight Technology
Jan 2023 – Present

### Staff Software Engineer @ Ziteo Medical
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Leading the software effort to create a next generation device that can save lives and improve patient outcomes.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Ziteo Medical
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

### Senior Software Engineer @ Verb Surgical Inc.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Mountain View, California
Developing core software infrastructure for a next generation robotic surgery platform.

### Software Engineer @ Northrop Grumman Corporation
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Sunnyvale, California
Support Test operations of multiple multi-billion dollar satellites which include:

Debugging mission test automation code

Writing new code for satellite system level troubleshooting and simulation in C++

Design new satellite test automation code using ANSI C

Design new GUIs with National Instruments Labview/CVI

Debug and updating deprecated embedded C++ code for VxWorks real-time operating systems with custom build FPGA boards.

### Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer @ Northrop Grumman Corporation
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | United States
Develop new or integrate existing simulation and control system models for advanced electromechanical machinery. 

Simulate real-time operations and develop software that simulates behavior of systems. Develop, integrate and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. 

Model operational environments and perform trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures. 

Perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.

Perform failure analysis on faulty/failed parts and provide recommendations for solutions

### Electrical Test Engineer @ Northrop Grumman Corporation
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Sunnyvale, CA
Responsible for creating and maintaining test scripts and databases for the a Satellite Payload to meet government acceptance test requirements. Test scripts and databases are used to test system level functionality of the payload that includes radio frequency (RF) performance, terminal to spacecraft communications and verification. 

Supports a team of engineers to ensure successful test operations that meet the requirements of acceptance testing within a tight schedule. Creates comprehensive procedures and test plans for acceptance testing. Provides support during troubleshooting efforts which include recommended path forwards, technical data analysis, test scripts and test plans to help determine root cause. 

 Creates new and improved approaches of meeting customer requirements. This includes updating test scripts to reduce test time and operator error, building tools and programs to automate test processes, and data analysis and test script creation with the use of Python.


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nikola-dominikovic-33a42664

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Last updated: 2026-04-01