Senior Electrical Researcher
Current• Embedded software and algorithm design for system control – Developed low level drivers for a variety of micro-controller families including ARM based (Atmel, STM, and Nordic) and Microchip dsPIC – Implemented hardware abstracted software modules using a test-driven development (TDD) approach – Practical experience with Bluetooth (Classic and BLE) and a variety of protocols including UART, I2C, SPI, LIN, HDLC – Built system control tools using Python enabling Engineering team to manually operate hardware and obtain telemetry – Utilized Git and Gitlab to version control and maintain embedded code• Hardware design, simulation, and testing – Experienced in the measurement and analysis of RF, digital, and analog signals with equipment including oscilloscopes, network analyzers – (VNAs), and electronic DC loads – Designed measurement and protection circuitry for wireless power system (RF and DC signals) – Automated hardware tests and analyzed results using Python• PCB design and verification – Multi-layer PCB development experience (Schematic and PCB layout/routing) – Designed boards for RF, controlled impedance, EMC, and in-circuit test – Provided PCB design guidance in board review meetings• Extensive experience working with power inverters/amplifiers, rectifiers, and DC-DC converters• Integrated wireless power solutions in customer applications – Assembled PCBs, soldered peripherals, and verified integrated system – Worked with mechanical and simulation teams to develop form factor and enclosure – Implemented and tested project specific firmware – Communicated directly with customers in all stages of the project and produced internal and customer documentation• R&D Funding Expertise – Summarized company’s research activities for federal funding programs (Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives)• Supervised and trained intern students and junior engineers
