Senior Design Engineering

• Jun 2019 - Present

Design Engineer

• Nov 2011 - May 2019

In charge of the design, development and test of solid state power amplifiers. In charge of the design, development and test of solid state power amplifiers.

Contractor

• Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

Worked on a new range of QFN packaged microwave parts - detectors, limiters, limiter/LNA. Designed a block upconvertor module with fixed LO. Worked on a new range of QFN packaged microwave parts - detectors, limiters, limiter/LNA. Designed a block upconvertor module with fixed LO.

Contractor

• Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

Design & development of downconverter assembly> Took outline design from concept to development testing phase. Design & development of downconverter assembly> Took outline design from concept to development testing phase.

Senior Specialist

• Sep 2007 - Dec 2009

Design and development of LNA on TD-LTE radio. Started with Requirement Spec and took that to concept, part selection, matching circuit design. Circuit analysis using Microwave Office. Development of WiMAX 20W radio from first build to pre-production in Oulu. Ran initial module tests, fault-finding, design changes. Led a few detailed investigations into technical issues with the module design and specification. Design and development of LNA on TD-LTE radio. Started with Requirement Spec and took that to concept, part selection, matching circuit design. Circuit analysis using Microwave Office. Development of WiMAX 20W radio from first build to pre-production in Oulu. Ran initial module tests, fault-finding, design changes. Led a few detailed investigations into technical issues with the module design and specification.

Senior Design Engineer

• Oct 2006 - Aug 2007

Development of Indigo radio for Nokia for use as a PC based basestation for rural networks. Development of lumped element bandpass filters on TRx board for Augustine 4W radio project. Filtronic A number of different Development of Indigo radio for Nokia for use as a PC based basestation for rural networks. Development of lumped element bandpass filters on TRx board for Augustine 4W radio project. Filtronic A number of different

Principal Design Engineer

• Aug 2003 - Sep 2006

77 GHz automotive radar feasibility study for Filtronic plc. I researched the marketplace in terms of value, the competition and assessed where Filtronic might have an opportunity. I then went on to design 6 MMICs on an in-house foundry process. I designed test circuits and wrote test plans to support the Project. I also wrote a paper for the Filtronic Engineering Conference on this work. I reported to the Divisional CTO and CEO. I worked on exploiting the full potential of Microwave Office,… Show more 77 GHz automotive radar feasibility study for Filtronic plc. I researched the marketplace in terms of value, the competition and assessed where Filtronic might have an opportunity. I then went on to design 6 MMICs on an in-house foundry process. I designed test circuits and wrote test plans to support the Project. I also wrote a paper for the Filtronic Engineering Conference on this work. I reported to the Divisional CTO and CEO. I worked on exploiting the full potential of Microwave Office, a design CAD tool used at Filtronic, by using its format translation capabilities and its multi-layer circuit features to produce microwave test circuits that could be checked using built-in Design Rules. I worked on transceiver MMIC design for NERA Networks. I designed a x4 Frequency Multiplier and several 'pull-outs' for evaluation. I report to MMIC Design Team Leader. Show less 77 GHz automotive radar feasibility study for Filtronic plc. I researched the marketplace in terms of value, the competition and assessed where Filtronic might have an opportunity. I then went on to design 6 MMICs on an in-house foundry process. I designed test circuits and wrote test plans to support the Project. I also wrote a paper for the Filtronic Engineering Conference on this work. I reported to the Divisional CTO and CEO. I worked on exploiting the full potential of Microwave Office,… Show more 77 GHz automotive radar feasibility study for Filtronic plc. I researched the marketplace in terms of value, the competition and assessed where Filtronic might have an opportunity. I then went on to design 6 MMICs on an in-house foundry process. I designed test circuits and wrote test plans to support the Project. I also wrote a paper for the Filtronic Engineering Conference on this work. I reported to the Divisional CTO and CEO. I worked on exploiting the full potential of Microwave Office, a design CAD tool used at Filtronic, by using its format translation capabilities and its multi-layer circuit features to produce microwave test circuits that could be checked using built-in Design Rules. I worked on transceiver MMIC design for NERA Networks. I designed a x4 Frequency Multiplier and several 'pull-outs' for evaluation. I report to MMIC Design Team Leader. Show less

Principal Design Engineer

• Jan 2001 - Jul 2003

Design and development of printed 'hairpin-line' filters for 13-15 GHz transceiver for Nokia codenamed Lynx. Production Engineering existing transceiver design, codenamed 'RATS' for Nokia Led a small team to recover faulty PCAs to value of $100,000. I was Team Leader for the design of 13 & 15 GHz Phase 3 transceiver modules for Nokia. This band was one of 3 bands using a common PCA and hence a common interface. I participated in many meetings between the Teams to define the… Show more Design and development of printed 'hairpin-line' filters for 13-15 GHz transceiver for Nokia codenamed Lynx. Production Engineering existing transceiver design, codenamed 'RATS' for Nokia Led a small team to recover faulty PCAs to value of $100,000. I was Team Leader for the design of 13 & 15 GHz Phase 3 transceiver modules for Nokia. This band was one of 3 bands using a common PCA and hence a common interface. I participated in many meetings between the Teams to define the material to be used and the interface chosen. I redesigned the microwave module circuitry to make use of MMIC modules. A common architecture was generated for the 13 GHz and the 15 GHz bands and MMIC specifications were generated from the top level. I reported to the Project Management team, headed by the Managing Director. Show less Design and development of printed 'hairpin-line' filters for 13-15 GHz transceiver for Nokia codenamed Lynx. Production Engineering existing transceiver design, codenamed 'RATS' for Nokia Led a small team to recover faulty PCAs to value of $100,000. I was Team Leader for the design of 13 & 15 GHz Phase 3 transceiver modules for Nokia. This band was one of 3 bands using a common PCA and hence a common interface. I participated in many meetings between the Teams to define the… Show more Design and development of printed 'hairpin-line' filters for 13-15 GHz transceiver for Nokia codenamed Lynx. Production Engineering existing transceiver design, codenamed 'RATS' for Nokia Led a small team to recover faulty PCAs to value of $100,000. I was Team Leader for the design of 13 & 15 GHz Phase 3 transceiver modules for Nokia. This band was one of 3 bands using a common PCA and hence a common interface. I participated in many meetings between the Teams to define the material to be used and the interface chosen. I redesigned the microwave module circuitry to make use of MMIC modules. A common architecture was generated for the 13 GHz and the 15 GHz bands and MMIC specifications were generated from the top level. I reported to the Project Management team, headed by the Managing Director. Show less

Product Specialist

• Nov 1996 - Dec 2000

Led a team that developed a laser-welded IFM for Elettronica. Involved in unit design, sub-module specification, project management, cost control, test software & led our team in customer meetings. Reported to Managing Director and Engineering Director. Worked on Frequency Memory loops for Ericsson, Indian & Taiwanese customers. Wrote Procurement Specifications, negotiated with suppliers (internal & external). Managed the design work of several other Engineers from a Project… Show more Led a team that developed a laser-welded IFM for Elettronica. Involved in unit design, sub-module specification, project management, cost control, test software & led our team in customer meetings. Reported to Managing Director and Engineering Director. Worked on Frequency Memory loops for Ericsson, Indian & Taiwanese customers. Wrote Procurement Specifications, negotiated with suppliers (internal & external). Managed the design work of several other Engineers from a Project Management & Technical Management viewpoint Led a design team for a dual channel converter module for Elta, Israel. A complex module with over a dozen Procurement Specs that were derived from the customer's specification. Meetings in UK & Israel. Managed design work of several other Engineers. Wrote alignment software, ATP documentation & designed breadboard unit.

Product Line Manager

• Sep 1990 - Oct 1996

PLM for IFM receivers. Included all technical roles on projects, Product Line management including financial budgeting, planning work loads, preparing marketing material, supervision of a team of 4 Engineers, 3 Project Management staff, 5 technicians & 8 assembly staff. Attended monthly meetings with MD to discuss sales, targets & problem areas. Responded to RFQs technically & costings. Peak sales were in excess of £200,000 per month. Led this team on 7 major development projects… Show more PLM for IFM receivers. Included all technical roles on projects, Product Line management including financial budgeting, planning work loads, preparing marketing material, supervision of a team of 4 Engineers, 3 Project Management staff, 5 technicians & 8 assembly staff. Attended monthly meetings with MD to discuss sales, targets & problem areas. Responded to RFQs technically & costings. Peak sales were in excess of £200,000 per month. Led this team on 7 major development projects. These units are still being manufactured at the current owner of that business

Product Line Manager

• 1990 - 1996

Principal Professional Engineer

• Jul 1989 - Sep 1990

Senior Professional Engineer

• Nov 1986 - Jun 1989

Design Engineer

• Jul 1983 - Oct 1986