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Design, develop, test, and integrate embedded software and firmware (Linux/VxWorks) across the full SDLC using OOP C++, scripting, version control, and agile/DevSecOps practices to support complex defense systems and customer integration.

Design, develop, and validate complex models and simulations and custom algorithms for EOIR/RF targeting and tracking systems. Collaborate with engineers and physicists to implement algorithms into systems, create technical presentations and documentation, and support requirements and embedded software implementation. Work on-site supporting classified programs.

Lead mechanical engineer for ruggedized electronic equipment development for military applications. Responsible for design, thermal/structural/microelectronics/opto-mechanical analysis, manufacture and environmental test, managing schedule and budget, leading engineering teams, stakeholder communication, and mentoring/knowledge transfer.

Lead full lifecycle digital hardware design for FPGA-based circuit cards and subsystems: research, simulation, schematic capture, prototyping, test, integration, production support, and team leadership. Translate system requirements into hardware and test specifications for EW, sensors, and high-speed interfaces.

Lead full life-cycle digital hardware development using modern FPGAs and high-speed interfaces. Design, prototype, debug, test, and integrate complex circuit cards and subsystems. Translate system specs to hardware/test requirements, work with cross-functional teams, and support production and fielding for defense-related sensing and EW systems.

Lead full lifecycle FPGA and digital hardware design for EW and sensor systems: system requirements, digital circuit design, FPGA implementation, prototyping, test/verification, production support, and cross-functional team leadership.

Design and develop switch-mode power conversion architectures for RF/EO and embedded systems. Perform schematic capture, SPICE simulation, prototyping, lab verification, EMI/EMC and MIL-STD qualification, PCB layout collaboration, documentation and configuration management, and lead/mentor small teams through integration and test.

Lead a mechanical hardware engineering team through concept-to-production for RF systems and LRUs. Oversee project execution, staffing across programs, process improvements, collaboration, training, and represent the organization to stakeholders and customers.

Serve as a Principal/Sr. Principal Scrum Master for IRCM/Targeting teams, facilitating Scrum events, removing impediments, tailoring Agile to EVM constraints, managing risks/dependencies, coordinating with Product Owners and stakeholders, and administering Atlassian agile tools to ensure predictable, high-quality software deliveries within budget and schedule.

Manage a 10–15 engineer Systems Engineering Integration & Test team for RF Electronic Warfare. Lead system integration, verification, lab operations, asset management, and test methods while contributing ~80% technical program work. Oversee staffing, mentoring, MBSE/PLA/Agile initiatives, cost/schedule/quality for program milestones and proposals.