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Part-Time Senior RF & Communications Engineer

Location:
Troutville, VA
Posted:
July 07, 2026

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Paul F. Wyar

Senior Principal RF & Communications Engineer

Catawba, Virginia • 540-***-**** • *****@*****.*** EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Engineering innovator with 40+ years of experience in RF systems, satellite communications, modem architecture, telecommunications test equipment, signal processing, and product development. Inventor on 10 U.S. patents with extensive expertise in extracting meaningful data from noisy signals, advanced diagnostics, network analysis, and communications systems.

CORE EXPERTISE

RF & Analog Design • Satellite Communications • Modem Systems • Signal Processing • Wireless Monitoring • TDR Diagnostics • Telecommunications Test Equipment • FCC/CE/UL Compliance • Power Electronics • Systems Architecture • Product Development Leadership

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Inventor on 10 U.S. patents spanning modem systems, RF technologies, telecommunications diagnostics, and measurement systems. • Developed industry-leading TDR solutions for DSL, cable, and copper networks. • Founded and led wireless engineering development initiatives. • Developed handheld telecommunications test platforms deployed globally. • Designed ultra-low-power systems capable of multi-year battery operation. • Delivered products meeting FCC, CE, and UL compliance requirements. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Valcom – Senior Design Engineer (2019–2026)

Designed low-power monitoring systems and improved automated manufacturing test systems. TTC / Acterna / JDSU – Principal Engineer (1997–2013) Founded wireless development group, ANSI standards representative, HST-3000 architecture contributor, and TDR technology leader.

Hughes Network Systems – Satellite Systems Engineer (1993–1996) Developed satellite modem systems and communication architectures. PARACOM – Co-Founder & RF Consultant (1981–1993)

Delivered RF, satellite, CATV, fiber-optic, and modem solutions for commercial and defense clients. COMSAT / DCC / MA-COM (1974–1981)

Contributed to RF, IF, satellite communications, and early modem development programs. EDUCATION

George Washington University – Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) PATENT PORTFOLIO

SELECTED TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

• Founder and leader of wireless engineering development programs.

• ANSI T1E1.4 Standards Representative for DSL and interface standards.

• Architecture contributor to the HST-3000 telecommunications test platform worlds best hand-held DSL tester.

• Expert in RF communications, satellite systems, modem technologies, TDR diagnostics, and signal processing.

• Extensive experience transforming weak or noisy signals into actionable engineering data. CURRENT RESEARCH & INNOVATION INTERESTS

Advanced signal processing, adaptive techniques, Ultra sound & echocardiogram imaging enhancement, communications systems, waveform signal to noise improvement. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Throughout his career, Paul Wyar has focused on extracting meaningful information from complex signals and developing practical engineering solutions. His innovations have been incorporated into commercial products used throughout the telecommunications industry and continue to demonstrate a commitment to solving difficult technical challenges through creative engineering and applied research.



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