Application Project Test Engineer

Luis Rojas

Santa Barbara, CA, ***** – 805-***-**** – ****.*****.**********@*****.***

linkedin.com/in/luis-rojas-villanueva/

Engineering Professional

Electro-Optical Systems Engineering –Thermal Physics - System Architect – Infrared Systems Infrared Detection Systems

FPAs

Embedded Systems

Thermal Physics

Lidar/Radar

Technical Program

Management

Systems Engineering

Autonomous Driving

Process Improvements

Highly analytical and resourceful professional with experience and advanced knowledge of system architecture design/test for several industries such as infrared detection systems for Airspace/Military projects, and embedded systems for autonomous driving technologies.

Extensive understanding and knowledge of Software/Hardware/Mechanical/ pneumatics/cryogenics test engineering methods and principles. Demonstrated expertise regarding diagnostics and functional requirements for module, system, and end-user phases.

A systematic approach for design, development, planning, execution and, management of the project resources to achieve the quality agreed on time. Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the aptitude to interface with senior-level executives and customers.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Development of infrared detection systems for Aerospace/Military divisions and their procedures for operations to obtain and support specified operational performance.

Planned, developed, and executed system integration features, including system design spec, system test spec, and requirements traceability.

Accomplished optics testing of laser module behavior & sensor calibration; hardware testing of PCB HW monitors and environmental test; and software testing, including booting, scheduling, parametrical, and diagnostics.

Orchestrated debugging, integration, and testing of module/system components such as IuC, SoC, and FPGA.

Oversaw NVM testing, including re-flashing, read/write, and size range; algorithms testing, such as performance testing of features and functions.

Coordinated functional safety testing of recovery behaviors, product quality standards, and design verification as well as firmware testing for FPGAs.

Delivered test management and coordination of several resources across countries (5 local plus 9 worldwide). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SANTA BARBARA INFRARED, INC Santa Barbara, CA 2020-Present Senior Electro-Optical Infrared Systems Engineer

Design, integration, and characterization of electro-optical infrared test systems, developing specs and flow down requirements, data points gathering through modeling system performance by:

- Collects and analyzes radiance performance data of the optical detection system and makes adjustments to perfect system optimize performance.

- Performs troubleshooting for electrical, optical, and software problems, as well as ongoing programs and special- purpose programs.

- Works with electrical and mechanical engineers to solve problems with operations.

- Documents changes made to hardware and deviations from standard procedures when necessary.

- Performs analysis to support the sales department in efforts to identify possible solutions to potential aerospace and military applications.

Luis Rojas

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CONTINENTAL ADVANCED LIDAR SOLUTIONS, ADAS US Santa Barbara, CA 2017-2020 Senior Staff Test Manager / Test Engineer

Orchestrate technical support in the overall system integration process, including planning, design, development, review, release, execution, and reporting of all test specifications required to cover and trace all L1, L2, and L3 level requirements through a successful test automation execution. Ensure test coverage in all high-resolution flash Lidar base and application project sensors while debugging and integrating the components of optics (laser board module), HW (sensor ROIC receiver), mechanics (housing and connectors), and SW/FW (IuC, SoC, and FPGA) modules.

Align all resources and teams across several countries (Germany, US, Mexico, India & Japan) to ensure the accomplishment and deliverables of the projects accurately, utilizing proper test strategies while managing and coordinating system integration test area.

Optimized the deliveries and quality to customers by devising and implementing effective test strategies and automation efforts.

R&D CONTINENTAL GUADALAJARA SERVICES MEXICO Jalisco, Mexico 2010-2016 Senior Test Engineer

Delivered high-level planning support for all PLC phases for determining the best strategy against risk-based analysis and requirements. Coordinated test design, development, planning, and execution of automotive algorithms and functions for diversified embedded systems and Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Functioned collaboratively with the management in developing and implementing testing concepts and objectives.

Achieved expertise and quality as a test engineer/coordinator while working with a local group.

Orchestrated implementation of CFT station reducing Smoke Test testing from 4 days down to 3 hrs. TECHNICAL CENTER CONTINENTAL GUADALAJARA SERVICES Jalisco, Mexico 2009-2010 Automation Engineer

Delivered expert automation engineering-related advice while functioning directly with the manufacturing production line as automation engineer programming Siemens PLCs for different machines and stations from early stages as SMD sections through final assembly at EOL validation stations.

Achieved a 40% reduction in the time during the manufacturing line assembly by developing the entire test station. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Infrared Detection Systems, FPAs Scripting, MATLAB, Python, Vector & TestStand CAN, LIN & ETH Automotive Protocols DOORs & JIRA

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Physics Department UCSB, California

Modern Infrared Detectors & Systems Applications Certificate (2020) ITESM, Mexico

Masters in Electronics Embedded Systems (2015)

ITM, Mexico

B.S. Electronic Engineering (2009)

ISTQB (International Software Testing Quality Board certificate) IP & INVENTIONS

Registered Inventor with 4 IP records (biomedical/automotive patents)

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