Senior Electrical Engineer

• Jan 2023 - Present

Electrical Engineer

• Apr 2015 - Jan 2023

In my present job role, I am efficiently delivering exceptional engineering support to team in management of custom real-time data acquisition/controls. I am responsible for evaluating systems performance plus industrial controls/PLCs, including Acromag, Beckhoff, and VME for Laser systems, Suspensions, Seismic, Interferometer Sensing systems, Generation/Distribution, DC Power Distribution, and Ultra High Vacuum systems. In this role, my accomplishments have been the following: - Improved operational efficiency as well as advised and implemented innovative solutions for robustness by maintaining instrumentation for maximum up time. - Implemented, commissioned, and facilitated in equipment upgrade for extended observing range/sensitivity. - Identified and resolved non-typical problems by providing effective solutions. Show less

Receiver Engineer

• Jan 2008 - Apr 2015

In my former role, I proficiently ensured smooth workflow by leading development, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low noise cryogenic receiver systems, such as 30GHz, 100GHz, and 270GHz as well as Phase Locked Loops, Local Oscillator, Frequency References, Antenna Drives, and support electronics. I deployed highly complex and multifunctional systems from design requirements. Additionally, I identified issues and maintained high performance by conducting in-depth analyses of current-generation products. My achievements for this role have included the following: - Created world class radio astronomy receivers through strategic planning and execution. - Maintained systems for peak up time and ensured calibration of equipment for data integrity. Show less

Electronics Engineer

• May 2004 - Jan 2008

This position involved working with a wide range of electronic and scientific disciplines such as analogue electronics, high speed digital and high frequency RF/microwave systems, vacuum and cryogenics. This was mainly a maintenance role for the 6 antenna array and the remote Mopra telescope. This position involved working with a wide range of electronic and scientific disciplines such as analogue electronics, high speed digital and high frequency RF/microwave systems, vacuum and cryogenics. This was mainly a maintenance role for the 6 antenna array and the remote Mopra telescope.