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-Successfully delivered the Prototype Power Distribution Assembly (PDA) to the Flight Systems for Spacecraft Integration & Test-Managed and worked with internal and external partners to manufacture and test Prototype and Flight Model power electronics-Managed electronics and mechanical teams to develop the Power Subsystem for Psyche Flight System-Worked closely with the Bench Test Equipment (BTE) and test software team to define a test program and test Prototype and Flight power electronics-Worked closely with Power Systems Engineering to define multi-level requirements, develop a V&V plan, and conduct the V&V to ensure compliance with the requirements. Where necessary processed deviations against the requirements.

-Additional duty to support the acting Product Delivery Manager during phase A for multiple deliveries

-Additional duty to manage the cost account for SHERLOC Power deliveries-Reported weekly status and at monthly management reviews

-Managed electronics and mechanical team, while serving as the led designer, to develop the entire power distribution and high voltage supply for SHERLOC instrument that would be mounted on the Mars 2020 rover arm-Interfaced with SHERLOC Instrument Systems Engineer, Instrument Manager and Instrument Scientists to deliver a Power subsystem that meets requirements and meets science objectives on Mars-Develop and delivered Prototype, Engineering Model and Flight Model power electronics to be used by the project for various applications

-Successfully delivered the Flight Model Laser Power Supply to the SHERLOC Instrument-Developed a high voltage LPS that can work in extreme environment (Partial pressure & Extreme temperatures) -Developed test environment to test LPS in Mars extreme environments-Resolve corona/arcing issue due partial pressure with advanced packaging/coating techniques

-Delivered/integrated Power Converter Units (PCUs) with 2 converters (Buck topology) and telemetry for testbed instruments for small satellite dynamic testbed (SSDT) -Designed and developed Prototype Power Distribution Unit (PDU) with multiple converters with different topologies for testbed application, for future flight design for DIEB (classified project)

-Tested NISAR CEPCU and M2020 FM Mars 2020 Power Assembly Module-Supported various BTE developments for NISAR and M2020, developed automated software using LabView and LabView FPGATested NISAR CEPCU and M2020 FM Mars 2020 Power Assembly Module-Supported various BTE developments for NISAR and M2020, developed automated software using LabView and LabView FPGA

-Testing and Debugging Prototype Printed Circuit Board-Design and layout multiple PCBs for Analog and Digital Applications-Designing and Developing Automated Test Software using LabView for Mars 2020 Power Assembly Module