Electrical Engineer Design
Resume:
JEFFREY L. SMITH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204
E-mail: *******@***.***
SUMMARY
Electrical Engineer with over eight (8) years experience-designing,
developing, and testing analog RF electronics, power management and power
electronics, SMPS (switch mode power supplies), AC-DC and DC-DC conversion,
EMC compliance and EMI suppression for avionics systems. Skills include:
prototyping, CAD Design, analysis of technical designs and data (AC/DC
power, Ethernet, fiber optics, EMI/EMC, grounding/bonding),
designing/troubleshooting analog electronics (circuit analysis, schematic
capture), and writing/developing technical reports and presentations. In
depth knowledge in all aspects of audio electronics, including but not
limited to: acoustics theory, electromechanical transduction, transformer
design, testing, calibration, and tuning principles.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Analog RF/audio Electronics (circuit design, simulation, and analysis)
* High frequency PWM switching devices, EMI/transient surge protection
* Troubleshooting/Problem solving
* Technical Writing
* Cabling/Wiring Systems
* Acoustics: Testing, Analysis and Measurements
* CAD Systems (2D layout and 3D modeling)
* LED driver/power electronics design
EXPERIENCE
2008-2009 EMTEQ INC. (NEW BERLIN,WI) Electrical Design Engineer
Designed, analyzed, and evaluated buck/boost/hysteretic/flyback converters
for LED drivers. Determined courses of action for product design issues and
supported testing and prototyping functionaries. Designed overvoltage/short
circuit protection and EMI/RFI suppression for buck/boost converters on an
AC/DC bus. Technical consultant for IFE (in-flight entertainment) and
aircraft audio system integration.
. Developed transient surge protection circuitry for pre-existing design
which passed certification-within two weeks of employment.
. Developed three LED drivers simultaneously from cradle to grave-design
review, prototyping, testing-within five months.
2007-2008 WESTWIND TECHNOLOGIES INC. (HUNTSVILLE, AL) Avionics
Integration/R&D Engineer (UH-60 Blackhawk, CH-47 Chinook, AH-64 Apache)
Worked independently in R&D (Research & Development) designing proprietary
modifications and electronics systems for military rotary aircraft (patent
pending). Conducted meetings/presentations with US Army customers and
vendors to discuss and initiate design solutions. Developed drawings and
documentation/specifications per customer requirements. Selected and
procured parts and components/equipment for design/product testing.
. Increased the range and luminosity of a pre-existing LED driver design
by 400% within three months of development.
2006-2007 BAE SYSTEMS/ELITE TECHNICAL (MOJAVE, CA) Component
Engineer, JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) CATBird (Cooperative Avionics Test
Bed)-contract
Worked independently selecting electrical connectors and backshells for
power, data, and audio signals. Performed as liaison with cable
fabrication and other engineering support teams to meet compliance with
customer requirements.
. Introduced consistency and coherence to a complex cabling system; sped
up progress for a program that was two years over-budget.
2006 PANASONIC (KNOXVILLE, TN) Speaker Engineer, Honda/Acura (ELS
Premium Sound System)-contract
. Worked independently designing subwoofer systems for '07 Acura TL,
'08 Acura MDX, and '08 Acura RDX.
. Resolved build quality issues with QA (Quality Assurance); reported
product performance concerns and logistics issues to the chief
engineer.
. Conducted tests: THD (total harmonic distortion), frequency
response, and electromechanical analysis(of product sample batches
to maintain quality control and consistent speaker performance.
2004-2006 BOEING (HOUSTON,TX) Electrical Engineer, International
Space Station, Electrical Utilities Design.
EWIS (Electrical Wireless Instrumental System)
. Developed cable drawings/wiring diagrams for power and data
delivery.
. Served as liaison with manufacturing for support of production
related issues.
. One of two key players in the resolution of a product failure that
jeopardized the performance and delivery of the hardware to the
customer (NASA).
. Advised senior engineer concerning EMI/EMC issues.
NODE1 (International Space Station Interface Element)
. Designed cable drawings wiring/diagrams for avionics systems and
components.
. Worked with a specialized engineering support team resolving real
time issues in regard to electrical systems with the on orbit crew
(astronauts).
. Worked independently designing drawings for the sequenced assembly
of the space station in accordance to mission chronology (stage
drawings).
. Selected by management to provide electrical systems and logistics
expertise for a space station element proposal.
. Served as mentor for summer intern.
2001-2004 BOEING (HUNTSVILLE, AL) Electrical Engineer,
International Space Station, Electrical Systems Design
WORF/HHR (Window Observational Research Facility Rack/Habitat Holding Rack)
. Performed hardware design verification analyses of customer
requirements and specifications.
. Designed cable drawings/wiring diagrams for payload rack support
systems.
. Worked as a member of a tiger team (problem resolving team) to
improve drawing output and quality: saved over $80000 in first two
fiscal quarters of implementation. Team awarded with a four-day
celebration at company retreat (2003).
. Selected by management as resident audio expert to support a
communications proposal to NASA.
SSPCM (Solid State Power Control Module)
. Performed troubleshooting, functional testing, and circuit analysis
of analog/digital electronics.
AIRLOCK (Space Station to Space Shuttle Interface Element)
. Selected by management to provided engineering support for last
minute preparations of the airlock for launch.
EDUCATION
1996-2000 ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY (HUNSTVILLE, AL)
. B.S., Electrical Engineering Technology
. Graduated magna cum laude.
. 3.7 GPA.
. Member (captain) of scholars bowl team (2000).
. Freshman Honor Roll (1996), Dean's List (1996-2000). Presidential
(full) scholarship, NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers)
scholarship, Wachovia Scholarship, Boeing Scholar (1999).
SKILLS
Unigraphics v.1.6, v1.8, v2.0, PSpice, Microsoft Office, Orcad, Labview,
AutoCAD 2006, NI Multisim (schematic capture, simulation)
INTERESTS/OTHER
. Audio Engineering Society (member)
. Audio amplifier/loudspeaker design
. Music production
. High School Valedictorian.
. Electronics hobbyist
. Avid reader (history, philosophy)
REFERENCES
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