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About Me

I am a tech nerd at heart with a passion for designing systems that amplify exploration. As a founding graduate of SCU’s Electrical & Computer Engineering program and digital space system specialist, my most valued accomplishment was building an autonomous drone cluster for applications in industries like agriculture and environmental monitoring. My most creative solutions are influenced by my love for the outdoors -- fishing, surfing, skiing, or traveling.

Contact Details

Brendan Engh
La Jolla, California, 92037
(858) 344-2793
brendanengh@gmail.com

Education

Santa Clara University

MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduated March 2024

Focus Area: Digital Systems

Research: Secure RISC-V Core

BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduated June 2020

Minor: Computer Science & Engineering

Coursework
  • Machine Learning & Signal Processing using FPGAs • A
  • Real Time Systems • A
  • Adv Computer Architecture • A
  • Computer Architecture + Lab • A
  • VLSI + Lab • A
  • Digital Signal Processing + Lab • A

Work

Lockheed Martin Space - Silicon Solutions

ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer June 2022 - Present

Designed and optimized FPGA specifications for space radio communication, modeled DSP radio architectures using MATLAB, and wrote System Verilog for control, achieving successful system integration and customer demonstrations through effective teamwork and innovative solutions.

Northrup Grumman Space Systems

Electrical Engineer December 2020 - April 2022

Supported Air Force Launch Facilities and Missile Flight Systems by leading a multifunctional AGILE team to create battery load profiles and test plans. My work conducting weapon system tests and technical analysis lead to the creation of new specifications and AF Drawings.

Robotic Systems Laboratory - SCU

Satellite Operator and Engineering Intern June 2019 - March 2020

Tracked NASA and privately contracted satellites around the clock as well as worked on multiple projects including an emergency radio system for SCU and integrated LoRa radios for use on other RSL projects.

Underwriters Laboratory

Web Development Intern June 2019 - August 2019

Tested and developed a project management web application for all UL offices using Python + Selenium, Github, MongoDB, React.js,and Node.js

Mobile Solar

Engineering Intern June 2018 - July 2018

Skills

This is a list of programming languages, software, devices, and tools I've successfully used in past projects, classes, and jobs.

  • Programming Languages
    C/C++PythonJavaScriptVerilogARM Assembly
  • Software
    MATLABEagleSynopsis Custom CompilerVivadoLTspiceLabVIEWVisual Stuido
  • Devices
    FPGAsArduinoSTM32Pixhawk
  • Tools
    Soldering IronOscilloscopeDMMFunction GeneratorNI ELVIS II Prototyping BoardBasic Hand Tools

Licenses

Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems License

FAA drone license acquired January 2020 for SCU Senior Design Project.

Amateur Radio License-Technician Class

Certified HAM radio operator
Callsign: W6NFB

Contact Details

Brendan Engh
La Jolla, California, 92037
(858) 344-2793
brendanengh@gmail.com