Engineer Design

Edward J. Sabatka

Cypress, CA *****, 562-***-**** cell, 714-***-**** home, edsabatka (Skype)

*********@*****.***

To help am imaging research and development firm as a direct employee succeed by exercising my Electro-optical and IR engineering experience and strong people skills in end-to-end system requirements design/development, capture/allocation, modeling/simulation, and analysis. Desire an organization that takes pride in its strong strategic business plans and offers a variety of products to its customers.

Skills

Core: MS Office Suite, MatLAB/Simulink, GNU Octave, MathCAD, ZEMAX, Adobe Photoshop & Premiere, Nikon D300, C, UNIX, Sun Solaris, Cadence, Rhozet Pro Media Carbon, MPEG2, (MPEG4) H.264, HEVC, staging Teradata

EDA: Hercules DRC, LVS, ECO, ICC, LTL, OPC, Boolean Logic Scripts, Dracula

Systems: Sun Servers, SPARCstation, Open X, OpenVMS, PC Windows, Cray MPP(Massive Parallel Processing)

TCP/IP user protocol application layer: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP

Positive Attributes: A demonstrated success developing technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. A strong appetite for attacking and solving interesting problems.

Graduate courses: Optical Design - University of Arizona, Photonics – University of Delaware, Advanced Digital Fiber-Optic Communication Systems – Arizona State University, Digital Image Processing – Georgia Institute of Technology, Semiconductor Device Theory – Arizona State University, Design of Experiments - Texas Instruments

Key words: Maxwell’s equations for time harmonic fields, the wave equation, Cylindrical waves: Bessel Functions, Fresnel Zones, Asymptotic solutions: PO, PTD, UTD, GO, GTD, Spectral Analysis, FFT, Hilbert Transform, Back Projection Algorithm, Snell’s Law, Boundary Valued Problems

Experience

The Metamorphosis Group (TMG), Redondo Beach 07/14, 05/15

Research and Development Proposal Consultant – Model algorithm Engineer

Assist in writing systems engineering details for OPNAV’s Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM)

Prepare a model simulation with FlexSim, of a Supply Chain Management strategy for a naval weapon subsystem

• Define and build the model library & logistics. Determine statistics and performance metrics at various demands

HRL, Information and System Sciences (Apollo Professional Solutions), Malibu 06/13 - 01/14

Research & Development Consultant - Model Algorithms Engineer

Rapid prototyping of algorithms used to enhance and extend sensor life and performance

Designed optimization algorithms for remote 3D sensor arrays (GaAs, GaN, SiGe TR Modules)

Algorithms which require no additional cost except for software upgrade already in service

Performed trade studies of various cost functions to be potentially implemented into a robust design

Designed a robust algorithm with cost functions improving mean time to failure rate and extending lifetime by 2.5

Studied a new 32 element linear array algorithm design for degraded or complete element failure, due to

o Antenna integration, Antenna Mode Scattering (AMS), and FSS implementation .

Measured the near field of a Ku band phased array to validate mutual coupling discovered in a HFSS model

Implemented input weighting functions and beam forming functions to improve peak to side lobe and HPBW

Co-authored papers, patents and invention disclosures. Submitted to a diagnostics and prognostics symposium

Digital Media Producer, IT Consultant, Long Beach 2009 - 2012

Produced/directed/processed 4 short film projects under the SAG/AFTRA New Media contract

Build multi-page/embedded content web sites under licensed domain names with Trelix tools and HTML

Evaluated Pro-media Carbon transcoding software by Rhozet on a temporary license agreement

Beta tested various codec transformations, features, wrappers on produced content

Applied image color grading, AGC, white balance, contrast, intensity, gamma

Applied audio image enhancements normalization, fading, mixing, noise filtering, amplitude

Uploaded products MPEG2, (MPEG4) H.264 to IP sites under licensing/distribution agreements

Boeing Space & Intelligence, Seal Beach 2003 - 2009

Image Signal Processing (ISP) Engineer – Future Imagery Architecture Program

Remote sensor development and integration leading two subcontractors in establishing final processor Image Quality (IQ) algorithm requirement allocations and performance specifications involving highly complex space-based 3D remote sensor products. I made contributions within a collaborative multi-organizational team performing R&D tasks studying future technology for spaced based ISR systems. Performed image quality evaluations on imagery products with in-house tools. Collaborated in drafting a black box test production, performed the evaluation, and wrote the final report briefing the results to the customer and management. I applied scripted tests on streamed phase history data using the configured / resent build of the operational ground system as well as capturing data for off line analysis. I assisted in managing the test production project for the algorithm code assuring timely builds at planned gate releases. Responsible for providing expertise in support of developing an analytical processes and assessing impacts on collection/processing for intelligence, dissemination, archival, exploitation and display of digital imagery. Designed/conducted/analyzed the amplitude autofocus and image formation algorithm from streamed video patch data frames. Analysis included the measurement of the Impulse Response or Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) from injected synthetic point objects in the image plane. The collaboration with sub-contractors in creating image quality behavioral test cases for deriving final requirement allocations, performance specifications, and future regression testing was a success.

Raytheon Space Systems, El Segundo 2003

Principle Systems Engineer, Payload Testing

Developed automated tests for the Low Power Electronics Unit (LPEU) spacecraft transceiver

Wrote MatLAB & C scripts for a fiber-optic delay-line synthesizer (ionosphere propagation delay)

oIncluded correction vector latencies from hardware tests

Boeing Commercial Satellite Company, Los Angeles 2001 - 2003

Systems Quality Engineer

Engineering for spacecraft sub-system surface mount electronic/microwave assemblies for product quality assurance.

Made invaluable contributions to the World’s only team to build and launch 200 satellites

Provided an independent, focused, mission-success assessment by identifying and mitigating risks that could compromise performance during a organizational period of radical reductions in resources

Evaluated Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for HW and SW test (DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B)

Identified systemic performance issues (anomalies), proposed improvements, and drove issues to closure

Reviewed major deviations and waivers, acceptance test results, and all major systemic-anomaly conditions

Evaluated and supported issues related to microwave component parametric variations due to end-of-life factors

Evaluation and sign-off at gate reviews (Systems Requirements, Critical Design, Test Readiness, etc.)

Support sign-off at reviews for schematic capture, test readiness, and Interface Control documentation (ICD)

Effectively executed the deployment of Failure Review Boards (FRB) focusing on root cause analysis and assured lessons learned were incorporated into program (assemblies, components, tests) procedures

Investigated failures and reports of root cause and corrective actions found on the Database Tracking System

Participated in special reviews and investigations of faulty (anomalous) supplier component hardware

Trained clean room technicians and floor assemblers on prevention based on Lessons Learned

Analyzed, identified, interpreted trends, and managed mission-success metrics for management reviews

Conducted floor audits involving the calibration of STE and their compliance to Boeing Command Media

Participated in formal testing sign-offs for compliance, acceptance, and environmental conditions.

Avanti’ 2000 - 2001

EDA Software Product Specialist

Development of software tools for the microprocessor EDA (Electronic Design Automation) industry

Tested, evaluated, and packaged SW for deployment to our customers, Intel and AMD

Design special Boolean logic scripts (complex algorithms) with Hercules libraries, which manipulated polygon masks over microprocessor (μP) layouts at nanometer-level CMOS (40nm and below)

Performed Boolean logic operations converting μP layouts to hierarchical multi-layered structures

Designed Hercules run set scripts for Design Rules Checks (DRC) requested by our customers

Evaluated μP Layout to Schematic (LVS) tool capabilities requested by our developers and customers

Became familiar with the Links-To-Layout (LTL) staging tool used for synthesis, floor planning, and layout

Used IC design tools ECO (Engineering Change Order), Layout Edit, ICC (IC compiler) for evaluation

Created scripts for advanced software tools based on Optical Proximity Correction (OPC), a model-based design approach, which utilized Partial-Coherence Optics for correcting errors in E-Beam photolithography

Texas Instruments 1995 - 2000

Principle Systems Engineer

ASIC & DSP Design Verification

Developed Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) using Cadence, Signal Processor Work System (SPW)

EO/IR FLIR Sensor Camera/Proposal:

Developed systems engineering documents, part of a rapid proposal involving daily storyboard updates

Wrote the Statement of Work (SOW), Systems Requirements Specifications (SRS), gathered requirement definitions & flow down, allocations, and performance budgets for a Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR)

Investigated requirements for the vision camera (CMOS or CCD) to be integrated into a FLIR system

Investigated Data Fusion image processing algorithms and requirements

Developed an air to ground target IR camera tracking algorithm based on a target’s signature centroid

Software Quality Assurance FPA System:

Performed SQA duties on missile programs during redesign and qualification testing (DO-178B)

Attended software design reviews, qualification tests, and acceptance test events

Reviewed SW for the Focal Plane Array (FPA) near infrared and optical wavelength targeting & acquisition sensor

Reviewed test procedures and SW for the A-focal optical test bench in accordance with QA standards

Reviewed test procedures and witnessed formal acceptance testing in accordance with military specs & ISO9000

Audited software engineering notebooks from key IPT leaders per MIL-STD-498 and ISO9000 compliance

Educate, collaborate, and support (organization wide) software QA functional teams in process improvement

Phased Array Sensor Test Methodology Design:

Reviewed and proposed a near-field test methodology to qualify a multi-beam multi-mode high power phased array sensor (utilized Klystron amplifiers) part of an airborne remote sensor system.

Investigated preferred vendors for equipment & design for a Ku band near field measurement facility

Created a synthesis method by developing code utilizing MathCAD and LabVIEW

Provided a cost effective and safe radiation performance verification for array elements probed in the near-field at any chosen distance from the sensor aperture

Analyzed the receive pattern in the azimuth plane of the sensor array under select (beam forming) modes

Created LabView Virtual Instrument (VI) interfaces with GUIs & data structures for the test software library

Synthesized sensor gain sensitivity by utilizing measured pattern data combined with an exact physics model

Boeing Airplane Company 1987 - 1994

Staff Engineer

Signature Technology, Survivability System Development DoD IRAD, DARPA:

Electromagnetic signature control and management technology of aerospace vehicle shapes, airframe integration, and low observable materials (RCS and Infrared).

Developed infrared optics test procedures for a infrared absorbing materials laboratory

Measured Contrast Radiant Intensity of IR absorbers against black bodies for various applications

Reviewed vendor IR test equipment (interferometers, sources, cameras) and software for our laboratory

Supported programs as technical resource for IR absorber materials measurements

Performed ray tracing analysis as a calibration procedure for a large Boeing compact range

Used visual signature prediction code, (Lockheed Martin, Air Force) VISENS to model/analyze observability.

Performed modeling using ray tracing analysis of a multi-layered dielectric aerospace structure

oMeasured / analyzed ray attenuation, reflection, and transmission

Developed software modeling tools used for low observable aircraft and sub-systems signature prediction.

Developed software prediction tools based on asymptotic solutions such as physical optics

Applied Geometrical Optics principles in deriving LO design rules for aircraft subsystem designers

Wrote an analytical code based on Physical Optics and the Physical Theory of Diffraction to evaluate a LO test structure for the compact range.

Wrote a proposal to study low visual signature skin mesh materials for underwater marine vehicles

Performed a ray tracing multi-bounce signature analysis of a proposed addition to the Comanche Helicopter

Performed requirements gathering for a proposed new design for IR signature reduction on the B2 program

oDeveloped test procedures at a special government test facility in New Mexico

Investigated Uniform Theory of Diffraction (UTD) and Impedance Boundary Condition (IBC) on existing codes.

Used a customized ray optics code to evaluate vector acoustics with an aircraft cabin from numerous sources.

Validated customized proprietary 2D Finite Element code with test data of a special aerospace shaped target.

B2 Aircraft – Electromagnetic Field and Radiation Management (Surface RCS control)

Outstanding contributions made towards the first flight of the stealth on July 17, 1989

Education

MSEE, National Technological University, Ft. Collin, CO

Graduate Papers: Synthetic Aperture Radar imaging, Perturbation Inversion for Acoustic Tomography

BSEE, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Publication

Beta Testing Electromagnetic Scattering Codes, 1989 Computational Electromagnetic Symposium

Abstract: We have developed a number of unique tests for prediction codes which utilize the EFIE (Electric Field Integral Equation) and the MFIE (Magnetic Field Integral Equation).

Membership & Interests: SPIE, IEEE, AMIA (Moving Image Archivists), SPEEA

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