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LAB TEAM LEAD /SR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Summary
I am searching for a new Team Lead or System Engineering opportunity in California or the Southern United States. I have Bachelor of Science Degree and 10 years of System Engineering, /Team Lead experience. TEAM LEAD/SYSTEM ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Accomplishments
  • Recipient of 100 PRIDE @ BOEING Leadership award points bestowed March 20, 2015
  • Recipient of 50 PRIDE @ BOEING Accomplishment award points bestowed March 28, 2014
Experience
LAB TEAM LEAD /SR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
October 2013 to CurrentTHE BOEING COMPANY － HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
  • Lab Team Lead for 12 Research and Development (R&D) Labs.
  • Recipient of 100 PRIDE @ BOEING Leadership award points bestowed March 20, 2015.
  • Recipient of 50 PRIDE @ BOEING Accomplishment award points bestowed March 28, 2014.
  • Lab Compliance with AS9100 Standard, PRO-1000 "Internal Audit Program and BPI-705 "Manage and Perform Internal Audit (IA)"
  • Facilitating activities related to the setting up and maintenance of Research and Development Electronic Build /Assembly Labs.
  • Responsibility for coordinating with the Test Equipment Management Center (TEMC) for acquisition, leasing, calibration, determination or substitution of required electronic test equipment and benches.
  • Coordinating internal Boeing work orders to maintain test environment and security. Facilitating lab audits, protocols, lab rules and enforcement.
  • Developing milestones and associated due dates; Enforcing deadlines on required action items and follow up.
  • Providing a technical resource for issues or concerns with vendors, hardware, services or processes that support the Lab Build Plan and maintenance process.
  • Interacting with Company and Government Leads regarding the status of RF Lab Projects with Microsoft Office applications.
  • SR Research & Development engineer in microelectronics design technology.
  • Projects include microelectronics design and technology development programs both for internal Boeing and external Government customers.
  • Extensive Experience and Expertise in the design, simulation and test of microwave (MMIC) and RF (RFIC) integrated circuits (ICs), high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs, complex high performance digital ICs, high performance 3D microelectronics packaging and systems on chip (SOC) and systems in package (SIP) technologies.
  • Applications include Radar, Communications, Active Antennas, Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence, Precision Navigation and Others.
  • Systems are deployed on a variety of Airborne.Terrestrial and Space-Base Platforms.
  • Extensive working knowledge of Network Analyzer, Power meters and Spectrum Analyzers.
  • Collecting and analyzing data derived from measurements of RF System and antenna systems.
  • Coordinating with designers and engineers for meeting customers' requirements.
  • Providing written and oral briefings to both a Technical and Non-Technical Audience.
RF PROJECT LEAD ENGINEER
April 2013 to September 2013DRS TECHNOLOGIES － ABERDEEN, MARYLAND
  • Complete oversight for 4 RF Research and Development Projects.
  • Performed concept development, requirements, definition and systems architecture, analysis of alternative, trade studies, installation and integration of network communication systems and preparation of Test and Evaluation (T&E) plans.
  • Developed milestones and associated dates for overall success of the projects; determined project flow and order.
  • Supported and conducted Program, Critical Design and Test Readiness Reviews.
  • Responsibility for setting deadlines on required action items and follow up.
  • Responsibility for coordination, acquisition, procurement and logistics for field test execution (RF site surveys and Radio system integration).
  • Provided a technical resource for issues or concerns with vendors, hardware, services or processes that supported the build plan process.
  • Interacted with Government Leads regarding the status of RF projects with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Provided written and oral briefings to both a technical and non-technical audience.
RF SPECTRUM CERTIFICATION ENGINEER
January 2011 to January 2013ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP － FT MEADE, MARYLAND
  • Reviewed RF equipment specification data submitted from DD Form 1494's and EL-CID applications and compared the requested allocation bands with the US Tables of Frequency Allocations contained in the NTIA Red Book for compliance.
  • Coordinated with the Air Force Program Office and equipment manufacturers to ensure validity of the data.
  • Researched and identified the various types of equipment in frequency bands and in the adjacent and harmonically related frequency bands that were under consideration for reallocation or other spectrum management actions.
  • Developed recommendations regarding reallocation, sharing, or retention of the frequency band for exclusive Federal use; and developing options for mitigating or minimizing the impact on operation.
  • Submitted applications to and coordinated with the (NTIA SPS) to obtain National Certification of Spectrum Support.
  • Prepared MCEB guidance memorandums for signature by the Chairman of the (ESG PWG).
  • Supported International Level requirements including the preparation of Host Nation coordination documents to obtain spectrum supportability for United States Air Force and Foreign Nations operating communications systems outside of the United States.
RF SYSTEMS ENGINEER
January 2011 to January 2011CHIPTON ROSS CORPORATION － ABERDEEN, MARYLAND
  • Initial procurement, installation and optimization of Laboratory Test Equipment, EMC Test Chambers and Test Lab Infrastructure.
  • Performed Communication Counter (RCIED) Radio-ControlledImprovised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) Closed Loop Testing of Jammer System performance against current and emerging against LTE, CDMA, GSM, UMTS, WiMAX, and Land Mobile threats.
NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM/COUNTERINSURGENCY INTEGRATED TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (NACCITEC) CERTIFIED TEST OFFICER/RF TEST ENGINEER
January 2008 to January 2010SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION － YUMA, ARIZONA
  • YUMA ARIZONA, ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (ATEC)/ NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM/COUNTERINSURGENCY INTEGRATED TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (NACCITEC) CERTIFIED TEST OFFICER/RF TEST ENGINEER (2008 TO 2010)
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) testing of Communication Jammer System performance against CDMA, GSM, UMTS, WiMAX, and Land Mobile threats in the modern electromagnetic battlefield environment.
  • Reviewed RF test item specifications and made a determination of test needs, including instrumentation requirements, safety and security requirements, number of samples, and test methodology.
  • Participated in Technical Readiness reviews, (TRR) Video Teleconferences (VTC), and Data Authorization Group (DAG) meetings.
  • Continuously analyzed existing processes in order to maximize efficiency while shortening testing timelines.
  • Planned, developed, and designed RF Test Set-Up for 3G/CDMA/GSM/UMTS Wireless Networks.
  • Briefed and debriefed personnel on the test ground prior to test and post test.
  • Personally observed and managed 15 to 30 people establishing pre and post RF protocol readings of test threat items and Cellular Network readings on the test track.
  • Personally observed and managed 15 to 30 people involved with RF test execution and conduct, monitored test item performance.
  • Lead and performed the evaluation of customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, and integrated technical parameters. Analyzed system, subsystem or System Under Test (SUT) behavior characterizing potential failures prior to faults being triggered.
  • Applied predictive analytics to interpret and analyze data, detected trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships, and developed viable action-oriented recommendations. Performed large volume data reduction using spreadsheets, databases, and other tools.
  • Performed the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with an exceptionally positive and solution oriented can-do attitude.
  • Provided on-site Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) of (CREW) Field Testing.
  • Ensured (CREW) Jammer Systems were operating properly during field testing.
  • Analyzed (CREW) Systems capabilities through Closed Loop and Over-the-Air measurements. Measurements included were center frequency, output power, and bandwidth; transmit duration, modulation type, coding schemes, etc.
  • Performed Complete RF investigations when necessary to determine sources of interference.
  • Provided software engineering support for the load set development of CREW systems
  • Utilized RF vendor equipment from Agilent Technologies, Tektronix Inc., and Aero flex
  • Validated and Analyzed Design and Optimization input data,
  • Prepared final test report conclusions which included Outlining Results, Analyzing Engineering Problems, Proposing Solutions and Alternatives, and Providing Recommendations concerning the Jammer System Performance.
  • Completed Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management from Defense Acquisition University (ACQ101).
RF ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
January 2006 to January 2008ROCKWELL COLLINS INCORPORATED － CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
  • Provided Design Engineering solutions and Management support for the Design and Manufacture Production team of a Pre-Engineering Design Model (EDM) JTRS Transceiver, responsibilities included: Engineering Change Orders, Production Line Waivers, Test Plan Changes and Interface Control Documents.
  • Designed and implemented RF systems
  • Developed data and voice communication systems
  • Developed advanced signal processing and communication system configuration
  • Directed a Product (FRB) Failure Review Board participating in the (FRACAS) Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System concerning customer returned units.
  • Directed the mentoring and training of manufacturing employees to help drive successful technical troubleshooting results.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, remove or mitigate roadblocks, resolve issues of non-compliance, and facilitate communications among all business groups.
  • Assembled engineering breadboards and test fixtures to aid in Pre EDM and EDM Engineering solutions
  • Analog and RF circuit designs including transceiver, power amplifier, and mixed-signal and frequency synthesis design.
  • Assisted in review and up gradation of system drawings
  • Created Engineering Design Models with representative circuit modeling programs and techniques (ADS) Advanced Design System.
  • Created Engineering Design Model (EDM) schematics with Mentor Graphics EPD/DX Designer.
  • Foundational understanding and ability in reliability and verification engineering including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Debugged, tested and verified at the component, board and system level failures including a solid understanding of PCB layout and fabrication processes.
  • Optimized PCB layouts for attributes including signal integrity, self-interference and related parasitic phenomenon.
  • Utilized requisite test equipment (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, power supplies, data acquisition and control systems) and programmed thereof for customization and automation of repetitive or timing sensitive test and measurement functions.
  • Participated in (EDM) Engineering Design Model Reviews
  • Provided Engineering support for system testing and evaluation in the field at the Environmental Proving Grounds.
  • Supported (HALT) Highly Accelerated Life Testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science : Electronics Engineering Technology, 2005Hamilton TechBachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, Hamilton Tech, 2005
Military Experience
January 2011 to January 2013AIR FORCE ARMYAIR FORCE SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT OFFICE (AFSMO) RF SPECTRUM CERTIFICATION ENGINEER (2011 TO 2013) Reviewed RF equipment specification data submitted from DD Form 1494's and EL-CID applications and compared the requested allocation bands with the US Tables of Frequency Allocations contained in the NTIA Red Book for compliance. Coordinated with the Air Force Program Office and equipment manufacturers to ensure validity of the data. Researched and identified the various types of equipment in frequency bands and in the adjacent and harmonically related frequency bands that were under consideration for reallocation or other spectrum management actions. Developed recommendations regarding reallocation, sharing, or retention of the frequency band for exclusive Federal use; and developing options for mitigating or minimizing the impact on operation. Submitted applications to and coordinated with the (NTIA SPS) to obtain National Certification of Spectrum Support. Prepared MCEB guidance memorandums for signature by the Chairman of the (ESG PWG). Supported International Level requirements including the preparation of Host Nation coordination documents to obtain spectrum supportability for United States Air Force and Foreign Nations operating communications systems outside of the United States. CHIPTON ROSS CORPORATION, ABERDEEN MARYLAND RF SYSTEMS ENGINEER (2011) Initial procurement, installation and optimization of Laboratory Test Equipment, EMC Test Chambers and Test Lab Infrastructure. Performed Communication Counter (RCIED) Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) Closed Loop Testing of Jammer System performance against current and emerging against LTE, CDMA, GSM, UMTS, WiMAX, and Land Mobile threats. SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, (SAIC) YUMA ARIZONA, ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (ATEC)/ NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM/COUNTERINSURGENCY INTEGRATED TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (NACCITEC) CERTIFIED TEST OFFICER/RF TEST ENGINEER (2008 TO 2010) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) testing of Communication Jammer System performance against CDMA, GSM, UMTS, WiMAX, and Land Mobile threats in the modern electromagnetic battlefield environment. Reviewed RF test item specifications and made a determination of test needs, including instrumentation requirements, safety and security requirements, number of samples, and test methodology. Participated in Technical Readiness reviews, (TRR) Video Teleconferences (VTC), and Data Authorization Group (DAG) meetings. Continuously analyzed existing processes in order to maximize efficiency while shortening testing timelines. Planned, developed, and designed RF Test Set-Up for 3G/CDMA/GSM/UMTS Wireless Networks. Briefed and debriefed personnel on the test ground prior to test and post test. Personally observed and managed 15 to 30 people establishing pre and post RF protocol readings of test threat items and Cellular Network readings on the test track. Personally observed and managed 15 to 30 people involved with RF test execution and conduct, monitored test item performance. Lead and performed the evaluation of customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, and integrated technical parameters. Analyzed system, subsystem or System Under Test (SUT) behavior characterizing potential failures prior to faults being triggered. Applied predictive analytics to interpret and analyze data, detected trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships, and developed viable action-oriented recommendations. Performed large volume data reduction using spreadsheets, databases, and other tools. Performed the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with an exceptionally positive and solution oriented can-do attitude. Provided on-site Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) of (CREW) Field Testing. Ensured (CREW) Jammer Systems were operating properly during field testing. Analyzed (CREW) Systems capabilities through Closed Loop and Over-the-Air measurements. Measurements included were center frequency, output power, and bandwidth; transmit duration, modulation type, coding schemes, etc. Performed Complete RF investigations when necessary to determine sources of interference. Provided software engineering support for the load set development of CREW systems Utilized RF vendor equipment from Agilent Technologies, Tektronix Inc., and Aero flex Validated and Analyzed Design and Optimization input data, Prepared final test report conclusions which included Outlining Results, Analyzing Engineering Problems, Proposing Solutions and Alternatives, and Providing Recommendations concerning the Jammer System Performance. Completed Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management from Defense Acquisition University (ACQ101). ROCKWELL COLLINS INCORPORATED, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA RF ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (2006 TO 2008) Provided Design Engineering solutions and Management support for the Design and Manufacture Production team of a Pre-Engineering Design Model (EDM) JTRS Transceiver, responsibilities included: Engineering Change Orders, Production Line Waivers, Test Plan Changes and Interface Control Documents. Designed and implemented RF systems Developed data and voice communication systems Developed advanced signal processing and communication system configuration Directed a Product (FRB) Failure Review Board participating in the (FRACAS) Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System concerning customer returned units. Directed the mentoring and training of manufacturing employees to help drive successful technical troubleshooting results. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, remove or mitigate roadblocks, resolve issues of non-compliance, and facilitate communications among all business groups. Assembled engineering breadboards and test fixtures to aid in Pre EDM and EDM Engineering solutions Analog and RF circuit designs including transceiver, power amplifier, and mixed-signal and frequency synthesis design. Assisted in review and up gradation of system drawings Created Engineering Design Models with representative circuit modeling programs and techniques (ADS) Advanced Design System. Created Engineering Design Model (EDM) schematics with Mentor Graphics EPD/DX Designer. Foundational understanding and ability in reliability and verification engineering including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE). Debugged, tested and verified at the component, board and system level failures including a solid understanding of PCB layout and fabrication processes. Optimized PCB layouts for attributes including signal integrity, self-interference and related parasitic phenomenon. Utilized requisite test equipment (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, power supplies, data acquisition and control systems) and programmed thereof for customization and automation of repetitive or timing sensitive test and measurement functions. Participated in (EDM) Engineering Design Model Reviews Provided Engineering support for system testing and evaluation in the field at the Environmental Proving Grounds. Supported (HALT) Highly Accelerated Life Testing.
Certifications
Training Certification RF SPECTRUM CERTIFICATION ENGINEER (2011 TO 2013) YUMA ARIZONA, ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (ATEC)/ NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM/COUNTERINSURGENCY INTEGRATED TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (NACCITEC) CERTIFIED TEST OFFICER/RF TEST ENGINEER (2008 TO 2010) NTIA Air Force Spectrum Management Course. ACQ101 from Defense Acquisition University
Professional Affiliations
FOR THE 50TH STREET CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF MARION IOWA ( TO )
Presentations
Participated in Technical Readiness reviews, (TRR) Video Teleconferences (VTC), and Data Authorization Group (DAG) meetings
Skills
Engineer, Rf, Testing, Electronic Warfare, Engineering Support, Fmea, Solutions, Security, Cdma, Closed Loop, Gsm, Optimization, Analog, Cmos, Mixed-signal, Spectrum Analyzers, Rf Systems, B2b Software, Cellular, Coding, Databases, Electromagnetic, Instrumentation, Predictive Analytics, Sme, Software Engineering, Subject Matter Expert, Tektronix, Test Engineer, Wireless, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Leads, Microsoft Office, Ms Office, Communications Systems, Sps, Systems Engineering, Ads, Allegro Mentor, Body Engineering, Change Orders, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Data Acquisition, Design Engineering, Design Modeling, Design Models, Edm, Electrical Engineer, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Design, Fabrication, Fault Tree, Generators, Interface Control, Logic Analyzers, Mechanical/electrical Engineer, Mentor, Mentor Graphics, Mentoring, Oscilloscopes, Pcb, Pcb Design, Pcb Layout, Power Amplifier, Power Supplies, Production Line, Rf Circuit, Schematics, Signal Integrity, Signal Processing, System Configuration, System Level, System Testing, Test Fixtures, Test Plan, Training, Voice, Voice Communication Systems, Aerospace, Analyzer, Antenna, Antenna Systems, Assembly, Audit, Audits, Award, Bpi, Calibration, Circuits, Integrated Circuits, Internal Audit, Leasing, Maintenance, Microelectronics, Microwave, Mmic, Network Analyzer, Packaging, Rf System, Rfic, Simulation, Sip, Soc, Team Lead, Telecom, Procurement, Emc, Emc Test, Laboratory, Systems Engineer, Architecture, Integration, Integrator, Lead Engineer, Logistics, Site Surveys, System Integration, Systems Architecture, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • THE BOEING COMPANY
  • DRS TECHNOLOGIES
  • ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP
  • CHIPTON ROSS CORPORATION
  • SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
  • ROCKWELL COLLINS INCORPORATED
  • AIR FORCE ARMY

School Attended

  • Hamilton Tech

Job Titles Held:

  • LAB TEAM LEAD /SR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
  • RF PROJECT LEAD ENGINEER
  • RF SPECTRUM CERTIFICATION ENGINEER
  • RF SYSTEMS ENGINEER
  • NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM/COUNTERINSURGENCY INTEGRATED TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (NACCITEC) CERTIFIED TEST OFFICER/RF TEST ENGINEER
  • RF ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Electronics Engineering Technology , 2005

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