GEORGE R. WILMER
Huntsville, Alabama (256)
261-5197
https://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
GEORGE
R. WILMER
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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Continued
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.
GEORGE
R. WILMER
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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