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 railroad and utility communication
projects to transition land mobile radio systems
from 25 KHz to narrowband (12.5 / 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 • PacifiCorp
Power & Energy
• 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,
(BSEE Candidate, 13
Credits Remaining for Completion)
UNIVERSITY
OF PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh, PA
Electrical Engineering
Coursework
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS &
MEMBERSHIPS
§ CCDA – Cisco Certified Design Associate
(in process of completing)
§ IEEE – Institute
of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Member
