Lawrence D. Unterberger

**** ******* **. * Simi Valley, CA 93063 * 805-***-**** * acat6g@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

. To obtain a challenging position, utilizing my education and skills,

in a management, engineering or research oriented field.

Core Strengths

. Expert user of Ansoft HFSS.

. 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, ProE).

. Accomplished at using Agilent ADS.

. Very well versed at using Microsoft Visio.

. Design, testing and simulation of RF and Microwave devices.

. MS Office literate.

. Proficient working with Spectrum and Network Analyzers and virtually

all RF lab equipment.

. Ability to tune/calibrate antennas to achieve specific parameters.

. Hands-on laboratory work experience.

. Experience with LNAs, mixers, filters, Wilkinson splitters, couplers,

oscillators...

. VBSS Green Belt.

. Solid technical, mathematical, analytical, writing and oral

communication skills.

. Engineering management of small teams of professionals.

. Proven teaching ability, with strong evaluations from faculty and

students.

. Can operate a variety of machine shop tools (mill, lathe, vacuum

chamber, etc.).

. Team player.

. Leadership experience.

. Manufacturing environment experience.

. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

. Technical writing.

. Ability to function independently, and get the job done.

. Bilingual in Spanish.

Education

. Master of Science 1997, CSU Fresno - Physics

Summary

. Design of passive RF/Microwave devices using Ansoft HFSS and Agilent

ADS EDA software.

. Design of antennas and antenna subsystems using Ansoft HFSS and

Agilent ADS EDA software.

. Receiver/Transmitter subsystems design.

. Feed design and test.

. Gain/Loss, noise, power analysis.

. Troubleshoot, and resolve design problems.

. Make decisions on vendor purchases.

. Conduct antenna requirements, definition and performance simulations.

. Antenna pattern acquisition and analysis.

. Validation and transition to manufacturing.

. Prepare and present technical presentations.

. Manage multiple disciplines.

. Project management.

. VBSS Green Belt.

. FCC license manager.

. DoD Secret clearance.

Professional Experience

Physics/Science Teacher, CHAMPS High School 01/12 - present (sub)

Since I do have the ability to teach at the high school level, in

order to support my family, I took a teaching position after the

economic downturn forced a major downsize at L-3.

I teach:

. Honors Physics

. Honors Statistics

. Earth Science

RF/Microwave & Project Engineer, L-3 Communications 02/09 - 02/11

I was a key design engineer of antenna systems for Telemetry, Tracking

and Control (TT&C), Remote Sensing, Surveillance and Communications

for fixed site, airborne and SATCOM. For customers such as: US Air

Force, US Navy, US Army, as well as foreign governments.

My primary role was to take a customer spec and develop a product that

met the requirements, both technically and financially.

Some accomplishments

. Project manager on communications system upgrade for the US Air Force.

. Created a cable and EDA model library for new passive RF designs.

Duties

. Antenna and Feed design.

. Receiver/Transmitter subsystems design.

. Improve existing designs with EDA software.

. Verify sub-system performance per production line work orders.

. Troubleshoot and repair customer returned hardware.

. Lab testing of LNAs, mixers, filters, Wilkinson splitters, couplers,

oscillators...

. Create and test prototypes.

. Write component specifications and acceptance test requirements.

. Update drawings and parts lists.

. PDR/CDR presentations.

. Project management of teams across multiple disciplines, including

mentoring junior engineers.

. Responsible for project/product from concept through development,

production, QC and customer delivery.

. Daily communications with overseas manufacturers.

. Cost estimating.

. Development of product testing requirements and methods.

. Assist with proposal writing.

. Technical writing of instructional manuals.

. Interface with customers.

. Field experience.

. FCC license management.

Design Specialist, ITT Industries 10/02 - 02/09

My duties as a design specialist were to perform subsystem modeling on

aircraft, aerospace and commercial radar systems.

Some accomplishments

. Streamlined ECO process using VBSS methodology saving my employer over

$50,000 per year.

. Updated and corrected FCC licenses, saving my employer over $10,000 in

fines.

. Project manager for FCC licensing efforts.

. Obtained a VBSS Green Belt.

Duties

. Radar system design.

. RF/Microwave passive device design.

. Receiver/Transmitter subsystems design.

. T/R module design.

. Improve existing designs with EDA software.

. Create and test prototypes.

. Write component specifications and acceptance test requirements.

. Select hardware designs that meet specifications.

. Recommend efficient design changes.

. Mentor junior engineers.

. Field work experience.

. FCC license management.

Applications Engineer, Ansoft Corporation 09/00 - 09/02

. Troubleshoot engineering designs using Ansoft HFSS, Ensemble and

Serenade.

. Train new customers to use Ansoft EDA software.

. Develop and maintain training exercises.

. Assist sales engineers and demo software.

Antenna Design Engineer, Tecom Industries 02/00 - 09/00

. Model and prototype antennas and antenna subsystems.

. Follow products from the concept stage through delivery to customer.

. Troubleshoot and fix problem products.

Electrical Engineer, Raytheon Systems Company 06/97 - 02/00

. Design and develop antennas and antenna subsystems.

. Perform trade studies.

. Calibration, test and evaluation of advanced antenna systems.

. Reliability studies to MIL standards.

Teaching Associate, CSU Fresno Physics Department 06/95 - 06/97

. Instructor for labs and lower division Physics courses.

. Proctor and grade exams.

. Provide tutoring to undergraduates.

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