Experience

Stellant Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Engineering

  • May 2023 - Present

  Manage the engineering group to design, manufacture and test active and passive circuit products ranging from commercial to high rel and space qualified products. These products include microwave and millimeter wave amplifiers, frequency converters and passive components operating to 60 GHz. Interface with customers on specifications, performance and technical issues, and work closely with manufacturing to transfer designs into production. • Head up active and passive design groups to improve existing products and develop new products from start to finish according to customers’ specifications. Includes circuit and module design, scheduling, interfacing with technicians. Includes responsibility for ensuring that the proper mechanical design concepts are implemented to achieve the desired performance from RF to millimeter wave frequencies. • Manage the mechanical design group including document control. • Manage Components and Reliability Engineering • Provide timely and accurate NRE and RE (with manufacturing inputs) bids in response to RFQs. • Work closely with Marketing to formulate an R&D strategy for new product and technology development, and effectively manage IR&D projects to maximize return on investment. • Provide support to Manufacturing in process/yield improvement and problem solving for production units. • Take the lead in presenting designs to customers in formal design reviews which may include circuit design theory, system design, thermal analysis, reliability analysis, schedule, production readiness and quality issues. • Take a leadership role in championing new ideas and technical innovations. • Be an integral part of the Operations team, participating in major development and manufacturing decisions. • Work closely with our customers’ technical teams, collaborating on development projects, new products, and other technical issues. Show less



L3Harris Technologies

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead, RF/Microwave Engineering

  • Feb 2021 - Sep 2022

  Utilize multi-decade engineering and managerial experiences with current security clearance to develop RF active and passive product. Manage development R&D projects with general supervision. Effectively communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department, customers, and suppliers. Work to achieve technical performance while meeting schedule and cost operational targets for specific programs and projects. Utilize multi-decade engineering and managerial experiences with current security clearance to develop RF active and passive product. Manage development R&D projects with general supervision. Effectively communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department, customers, and suppliers. Work to achieve technical performance while meeting schedule and cost operational targets for specific programs and projects.



Marki Microwave

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• RF Production Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2020

  I managed the operation of production line at Marki Microwave by utilizing my multidecade of engineering experiences in RF/uWave components, Satcom equipment and satellite payload.• Successfully implemented an effective system to track workflow flawlessly resulted in a substantial achievement for company KPIs – doubled deliverables in two consecutive years with the same manpower, achieved on-time delivery consistently and improved yield up to 95%.• Improved productivity by mapping out sub-assembly process, creating a culture of high performance and driving accountability. Re-organized production team with a new structure of workflow in order to adapt to the high demand workload and reduce lead-time. • Identified and mitigated business/production risks to meet market demand and customer satisfaction by collaborating with sales, supply chain management and QA.• Identified and corrected errors in production documentation to avoid mistake recurrence (on-going) for better streamline workflow and resolve discrepancies between production and QA inspection resulted in the improvement of work efficiency and productivity.• Mentored and oversaw junior engineer/technician how to trouble shooting, process RMA and diode qualification.• Introduced a new Chinese reseller to the company with the collaboration of sales and product development team. Visited many Chinese RF companies to promote Marki product for business expansion and collect feedback information gaining valuable insights to an emerging marketplace. Show less

• Production Engineer

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  • Managed (i.e. plan, schedule, build, test, debug, document) the production of T3A line• Collaborated with non-engineering supervisors across all product platforms to provide RF engineering support and supervision• Collaborated with QA and production managers to improve overall production performance by making engineering/documentation improvements to Marki operations• Worked with all Marki engineering teams to develop and implement improvements to Marki’s production assets including: capital equipment upgrades, production automation and reliability/measurement techniques. Show less



SSL

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Engineer

  • Jul 2011 - May 2017

  With a strong engineering background and managerial leadership ability, I worked on the IntelSat-39, EchoStar-21 and Amazonas-3 satellite by providing detailed satellite architecture design for C, Ku and Ka-Band payload from front end process to system integration and payload test/verification phase. • Conducted the complete satellite payload analysis, identified and mitigated payload risks by demonstrating satellite performance in order to avoid further noncompliance. • Specified all major communication equipment specifications from antennas, LNAs, converters, multiplixers to PAs and generated detailed payload block diagrams to establish a realistic satellite payload architecture. • Created accurate payload design with detailed implementation plan to flowdown for production during satellite development phase and ensured the smooth work transition and satellite delivery on time. • Was primary interface with customer on SRR, PDR, CDR and review of payload test data to justify satellite performance meeting design specification. • Resolved payload testing anomalies and met contractual compliance for customer satisfaction. In addition, provided senior technical support on payload architecture and detailed payload design for new business activities. Supported proposals for many satellite programs by providing technical and payload performance assessments. Show less



Narda-MITEQ

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior RF/Microwave Engineer

  • Jan 2000 - May 2011

  I led RF design team for R&D projects. Supervised project progress, prepared design reviews, created test matrix, verified newly released products and performed failure analysis. These efforts resulted in accelerating new growth of Satcom equipment and brought hundreds million dollar businesses for the company. • Developed a complete product line for Satcom block-up & down converters (C, X, Ku, DBS and Ka-band). Revolutionized the Ka-band converter construction techniques with cost effective solutions. Over 3K units initially sold after winning contract and were a valuable revenue source for the company. • Introduced an innovated design to the Satcom market - a fully integrated Ka-Band LNB with 1 dB NF and fiber optic interface. It significantly simplified the system integration with the cost effective solution. • Took a new challenge to develop a full L-Band analog fiber optic link for RF application • Designed and prototyped many stringent customized filters to support system integration Teamwork & Leadership: Collaborated with system engineers and understood their needs, led a design team to develop RF/microwave modules supporting high-level system integration. Mentored junior engineers in design, troubleshooting RF circuits, evaluation of prototype unit performance and preparation for production test procedures. R&D: Key member in Satcom equipment integration. Created the system building blocks for a series of integrated RF modules and converters to support company Satcom product line. Also, developed high power frequency converters and LNBs. These modules are widely used in L3 Narda-MITEQ Satcom equipment for the industry. Customer Interface: Participated in customer interface in both international and domestic markets. Annually attended China Satellite Conference/Exhibition to promote L3 Narda-MITEQ Satcom equipment. Visited many Chinese telecom companies gaining valuable insights to an emerging marketplace. Gained knowledge of supply chain management. Show less



Metropolitan Microwave Corporation

• Chief Engineer

  • 1997 - 1999

  I was in charge of R&D projects and responsible for designing and developing low cost, high performance RF/Mw filters, diplexers and high power delay line modules used in feed forward amplifier. At the same time, I also attended graduate school at Columbia University to expand my engineering knowledge. • Managed and trained production team to test engineering filter/diplexer prototypes • Supervised production line to ensure quality and timeliness plus • Standardized commonly used materials for cost reduction and quick turnaround for mass production • Conducted technicians and assemblers' performance review Show less



RLC Electronics, Inc.

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• RF/Microwave Filter Design Engineer

  • 1995 - 1997

  I was so excited to get my first job as a RF/Microwave filter engineer after graduation. Very quickly, I excelled in RF/Mw filter design and mastered the industry standard. I was capable of completing all my design works independently and delivering product on time. • Designed and tested RF/microwave filter prototypes • Verified filter design specifications and generated quotes for customers • Assisted production line to solve manufacturing issues I was so excited to get my first job as a RF/Microwave filter engineer after graduation. Very quickly, I excelled in RF/Mw filter design and mastered the industry standard. I was capable of completing all my design works independently and delivering product on time. • Designed and tested RF/microwave filter prototypes • Verified filter design specifications and generated quotes for customers • Assisted production line to solve manufacturing issues