Radiation-Hardened FPGA & Hybrid HVAC Engineer
Resume:
Bryan Ranger – Engineering Résumé
Email: **************@*****.***
Phone: 626-***-****
Location: Altadena, CA
Professional Summary
Experienced electronics engineer with over 40 years of R&D expertise in defense systems, radiation-hardened (radhard) design, FPGA development, hybrid HVAC systems, and passive detection technologies. Founder of BR Engineering (destroyed in a fire), with deep experience in analog/digital systems and conceptual engineering. Known for pioneering radhard fuze technology and FPGA usage still active in aerospace programs like NASA.
Technical Expertise
- Analog and digital circuit design
- FPGA and embedded systems (radiation-hardened)
- Firmware development: Assembly and C
- Passive radar and signal reflection analysis
- Hybrid HVAC systems with custom PLC control
- Electromagnetic interference and shielding
- VHF/UHF signal propagation and stealth detection
- Concept development using AI tools like ChatGPT
Professional Experience
Founder & Principal Engineer, BR Engineering
- Led independent R&D in radhard electronics, analog/digital systems, and passive detection concepts.
- Developed stealth jet detection using analog TV ghosting and passive signal techniques.
- Designed a hybrid evaporative-compressor air conditioning system with PLC controller and white roof integration.
- Business was destroyed in fire; all technical IP retained and continuing development.
Contract Engineer – Hi-Tech (PA), Aerotek, Volt, Manpower
- Supported engineering projects at Rockwell, McDonnell Douglas, Texas Instruments, Northrop Grumman, L3, Orbital, TRW, and Litton.
- Delivered firmware (assembly/C), analog systems, and FPGA-based solutions in missile and aerospace applications.
- Focus on radiation-hardened and MIL-STD embedded designs.
Education
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Institution name to be confirmed)
- Focus: Analog & digital systems, firmware, and signal processing
References available upon request.
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