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Tempe, Arizona, United States

Design and Construction of 20-45 GHz Modules for Commercial Air, Space, and Military Applications Built Around In-House-Designed GaN and GaAs Die. Layout, BOM development, 3D Design, Thermal Analysis, Interface Design, Design Reviews, and 2D Drawings of All Parts and Assemblies of• Viasat 4 Satellite Antenna Array TR Modules, Including GaN & GaAs Packages and RFIC Flip Chip Designs• 50W Ka-Band Terrestrial SSPA with 8-Way Split-Block Combiner, GaN PA Die, Forced Convection, and 800W Dissipation• Inflight WIFI Aircraft-to-Satellite Transceiver. Split-Block Construction with Sintered Ag GaN Die Attach on Controlled CTE Substrate. 150W Dissipation• R&D Study on GaN Die Attach (Sintered Ag, AuSn, Controlled-CTE Substrates) for Use Across Viasat Products• Phase Shifter Laminate QFN IC Package• Viasat 3 Satellite Antenna Array TR Modules. Iterated Multiple Times in Conjunction with the Antenna Array DesignOther Activities:• Created & Conducted Mechanical Engineering Meetings Across Viasat Geographic Locations to Share Experience Corporation-wide• Mentored Engineers on Various Subjects like Manufacturing Methods, Die Attach, Bolted Joints, Surface Finishes, Sealing Design, Die Thermal Analysis, etc.• Set Up Training Plans (GDT, ANSYS, etc.) For Mechanical Engineering Staff

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Start-Up Company’s Initial Mechanical Engineer. Designed and Constructed Microwave/Millimeter Wave Modules for Terrestrial, Terrestrial-to-Space, and Military Applications Built Around Proprietary In-House-Designed GaAs Die • Designed 1st Four Ka-Band, Mass Production (<$100) Satellite Transceivers for Commercial Home Use o Die Cast Housings, Deep Drawn & Injection Molded Covers, Coined Die Inserts, High-K Epoxy Attach, and Internal Chip-and-Wire Block Upconverter (BUC) o Other Unique Features: Cast-in Waveguide/OMT, and Mechanical Polarization Switch (Invented SMT Solenoid and Metalized Plastic Waveguide Housing) o Selected Casting, Coining, Insert Molding, and Plastic Metallization Vendors in US and Asia o Defined Design and Environmental Requirements o Conducted all 3D Design, Drafting, Process Selection, Testing and Analysis, Including Thermal• Created Micro BUC (uBUC) Used in all Viasat Transceivers (4M+) o 30W Pdiss GaAs MMIC Packaged for <$5 o Designed Insert-Molded Compression Connectors for Solderless Attach• Other Designs: o Miniature MCM-L and Hermetic MCM-C (HTCC) Power Amps for Space-Based Phased Array Antennas o 16-Channel, Ku-Band, Hermetic Beam Steering Module for Military Helicopters o Shipboard 40W, Q-Band, Power Amp with 16-Way Electroformed Waveguide Combiner, Chip and Wire GaAs PAs, Forced-Convection, and SLS Ducting o Iridium Next TR Modules with Swaged Copper-in-Aluminum Heat Sink

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Lead Systems Mechanical Engineer Responsible for Advanced Satellite Constellations. Duties:• Conceptual Design of Advanced Iridium Next and Celestri Satellites Including Overall Satellite Layout. Collaborated with Bosch and Constellation Team on Geometry, Location, and Field of View Issues of Optical Crosslinks. Overall Mass Properties Estimation and Budget.• Completed Conceptual Design of Satellite Payload with Teledesic Inc Satellite Team. Hired and Managed a Team of 12 Mechanical Engineers for Design and Analysis of the Satellite Payload, Including all Design Aspects: o Selected CAD System and Analysis Tools o Overall Payload Layout, Including Thermal Control Concepts o Developed Electronic Unit and Antenna Physical and Environmental Specs o Assured Consistent Design Aspects Between Units o Developed and Tracked Mass Budget o Designed and Constructed Satellite Physical Model for Trade Shows and Investor Conferences

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Systems Mechanical Engineer Responsible for Iridium Constellation Payload (≈80 Satellites). Accomplishments:• Initial Design of LEO Satellite Teamed with Lockheed and Raytheon to Allow Integration with Various Rockets, Antenna Field of View (FOV), and High-Speed Assembly• Layout and Design of Exterior Panels, Including 6 Gimballed and 2 Fixed Antennas, TR Modules, Waveguide/Cables, Motor Control and LO Units, AOCS Sensors, Heaters and Thermal Blankets• Oversaw Design and Testing of Feederlink and Crosslink (Slot Array) Antennas at Canadian Subcontractor. Developed Specs Based on Satellite Layout, Launch, Orbital Environments, and Pointing Needs. Selected and Tested Non-Pyro Launch Lock Concept• Designed Process and Fixtures for Antenna Pointing Verification Using Theodolites at Satellite Level and CMMs at Antenna Level• Defined/Negotiated Payload Mass Properties Budget--Tracked and Reported Monthly• Layout, Design, and Testing of L-Band Test Unit and Antenna, and Integration on a Quick-Turn Satellite

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Responsible for design, analysis, and testing of a succession of large military satellite receiver payloads. Developed specs, analysis plans, test plans and procedures, and verified completion. Responsibilities:• Integrated Design of the Payload’s 15 Electronic Units, Harnessing and Cabling• TVAC Testing of 12’ Diameter Payload• Vibration and Pyrotechnic Shock Testing of All Units and Modules• Magnetic Moment Test Design• Designed Shipping Container/System for Transport via C-130 to Customer Facility• Unit Mechanical Failure Lead Investigator

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Specialization in Dynamics and Control Systems Master’s Degree Thesis: Active Vibration Control of a Flexible Rotor Using a Magnetic.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Recycling Co-opEconomics and Psychology Minors