GEORGE R. WILMER
Huntsville, Alabama (267)
625-0417
http://www.linkedin.com/in/georgewilmer
GWilmer@usa.net
Radio Frequency, Electromagnetic Interference,
Systems Engineer
Design, Integration, Test; Board
Level to System Level Architect
AREAS OF
SPECIALIZATION
• Project Engineering & Proposal
Development • Systems Engineering
• EMI Design
and Mitigation • RF Design: 3 MHZ to 42 GHZ
•
Research & Development Engineering • Risk Assessment
and Alleviation
• Program Management • Communication
Systems Design
• Multilingual (English, French &
German) • FCC Parts 15 & 90 Compliance
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Wireless: RFID, Bluetooth,
802.11x, ZigBee, 802.16x, Trunked/conventional LMR,
GPRS, SATCOM
• EME / Environmental: per DO-160,
MIL-461, MIL-462, MIL-810, HIRF (TILE, TESEQ software
used)
• Avionics: DO-181, DO-186A, ED-23B, FAR
25.581
• Antenna Design: UHF/VHF/ FM - slot array,
cavity back resonators, panel antennas
• Applications:
DoD, FAA, NASA, NOAA, Public Safety & Law Enforcement,
Homeland Security, Public Utilities, Transportation,
Commercial
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
WILMER ENGINEERING Huntsville, AL
Owner
/ Principal Consultant 1993 - Present
• Provided
technical and cost consultation relevant to the
800 MHz Rebanding Project, saving the prime contractor
over $1 billion dollars versus original pricing.
• Technical lead on major railroad proposals to
transition land mobile radio systems from 25 KHz
to 6.25 KHz.
• As a Subject Matter Expert, responsible
to insure Part 90 compliance of a developing Software
Defined Radio by analyzing schematics and specifications.
• Developed EMI, Lightning, Power Quality and
Environmental test procedures.
• Conducted and
witnessed tests pursuant to DO-160, MIL-461, MIL-462,
MIL-810 and other relevant specs.
• Responsible
for performance testing and validation of new VHF
radios.
• Developed broadband (WiMAX) solutions
for Homeland Security and Public Safety apps.
• Designed radio system upgrades for major utility
companies to include LMR and microwave systems.
• Broadcast antenna systems design and development.
Clients of Wilmer Engineering have included:
• ARINC • Harris RF Communications Division
•
Goodrich Interior Lighting Systems • Hamilton Sundstrand
• Honeywell Aerospace • The Round Table Group
• Wulfsberg Electronics • East Ohio Gas Company
• Sanmina-SCI Defense / Aerospace • inCode Wireless
• Eclipse Aviation • Northeast Utilities
• Rockwell
Collins Avionics • DynCorp / CSC
DRS C3
Systems Wyndmoor, PA
Staff Systems Engineer
2005 – 2007
• Responsible to lead teams in developing
communication systems for Homeland Security, C3
as well as US allies’ applications.
• Significant
focus on communication systems’ interoperability
and IP-based solutions.
• Developed requirements
traceability matrix, risk assessment; worked as
part of senior management team on bid captures.
• Strong interaction with cross functional teams
to include Program Management and Business Development.
• Translated system level documents from French
to English, developing system specs for evaluating
domestic products for applicability for a radar
program.
Ericsson-GE Lynchburg, VA
Sr.
Systems Engineer 1993
• System level design of
trunked LMR systems for international applications
in Thailand and Taiwan to include evaluating requirements
and architecting technical solutions.
• Generated
equipment lists, developed acceptance test procedures
and coverage verification plan.
• Conducted
design reviews and presentations to international
government, military and public safety officials.
Sverdrup Technology NASA Lewis Research Center
Sr. Communications Engineer 1991 - 1992
• RF
Spectrum Manager to NASA Center responsible for
all RF systems including LMR, satellite and microwave.
• Redesign of the conventional LMR to wideband trunked
technology.
o Conducted site survey and coverage
analysis.
o Developed a SOW and analyzed proposals
for a new trunked radio system.
o Assisted NASA
in technology selection of the new system.
o
Served as the vendor-to-NASA interface for the turnkey
solution
• Responsible for new technology analysis,
testing and implementation.
Magnavox Government
Systems Fort Wayne, IN / Ashburn, VA
Electrical
Engineer 1979 – 1990
• Research and development
of DoD satellite communication systems (3 MHz –
42 GHz).
• Board level design of RF, microwave,
analog and digital circuitry.
• Expertise in
transceiver, synthesizer, power distribution, spread
spectrum design and techniques.
EDUCATION
PURDUE UNIVERSITY Ft Wayne, IN
Electrical Engineering
Coursework, 3.1 GPA
(BSEE Candidate, 13 Credits
Remaining for Completion)
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, PA
Electrical Engineering Coursework,
3.0 GPA
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS &
MEMBERSHIPS:
CCDA – Cisco Certified Design Associate
(in process of completing)
IEEE – Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Member