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Professional ExperienceAPR 2022 to JAN 2024Ricardo Inc, San Diego CA : Power Electronics EngineerWorked for Ricardo Inc in the Automotive and Industrial division designing electrical subsystems, high voltage power inverters and industrial battery integration for electric vehicles.• Performed FMEDA (Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis) and FUSA (Functional Safety) analysis on production and prototype electronics systems for electric vehicles. Created FMEDA worksheet for the calculation and review of ASIL D qualifications• Provided technical support and troubleshooting for high voltage inverter prototypeso Performed design verification and testing for new systems in a laboratory environment using a wide variety of test equipment, proving design functionality• Generated case studies and proposals for new Electric Vehicle power concepts for inverters with new power technologiesOCT 2017 to APR 2022Raytheon Technologies, Goleta CA : Sr Electrical Engineer, Subsystems Design and DevelopmentCurrently working for Raytheon Intelligence & Space at The Raytheon Electronic Warfare – Electrical and Electronics Engineering department designing mixed signal and power conversion products in support of multiple electronic warfare programs. Designed unique power systems and prototypes, resulting in contract awards and new project proposals. Provided technical support and troubleshooting to programs during integration and test phases, helping to ensure timely project completion. Generated requirements and test documents for new programs, generated case studies and proposals for new power projects, peer reviewed and performed worst case analysis on a variety of mixed signal circuits.

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  University Of Southern California

  Electrical And Electronics Engineering