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Hi Daryl    

I was wondering if you could help me or point me in the right direction? I'm
currently representing a talented  Modelling / Systems Engineer with over 10
years experience within the Defence & Aerospace sectors - an expert within
Matlab / Simulink.

I've provided an overview of their profile below but feel free to get in touch
directly should you want to discuss their profile further on 07493 908693 or
jonathan.b@coretalent.co.uk

 

NAME:    Principal Modelling / Systems Engineer


LOCATION:     UK


QUALIFICATION:   MSc Communications / PhD Radar Processing


CANDIDATE NUMBER:  225249

 

CURRENT EMPLOYER:   UK Defence Contractor


POSITION:    Principal Modelling Engineer


CONSULTANT NOTES:

• Background in Communication Systems / EW / Radar
• Full SC
• Matlab / Simulink
• DOORS

 

Profile Summary

• Radar/EW Engineer specialising in developing algorithms for system modelling,
testing, performance prediction and optimisation.

• Over 20-year solid experience in developing efficient/novel radar signal
processing algorithms. Well familiar with all aspects of radar signal processing
in systems such as: STAP/GMTI, SAR, bistatic radar, tracking/monopulse radar. 
Also, good knowledge/ experience of radar waveform design, pulse compression
methods, radar mathematics, tracking loops (DLL, PLL), Range-Doppler processing
etc.

• Advance knowledge/experience of tracking system- from developing
detection/measurement systems to tracking using Kalman (Bayesian inference)/EKF.
Practical experience of setting up control parameters (bandwidth, integration
time, damping factors etc.) to optimise the tracker performance (estimation and
prediction).

• Some examples of algorithms developed for real radar/EW systems:


 Communication Systems Modelling for Future Combat aircraft:  Technical
analysis and modelling of BLOS/IVDL communication system and its performance.
This included developing the full physical layer model (MATLAB) according to the
customer requirements.  The model included- the transmitter data/waveform
modelling (modulation/FEC/interleaving/spread spectrum), the power amplifier
non-linearity/channel distortion (Multipath, Doppler variation, noise, burst
errors) and full receiver processing to extract the transmitted data. The model
was used to access the system performance in terms of BER/MER/ACLR

 Radar Performance Prediction Tool:  Developed and delivered a detailed
phased-array radar tracking performance prediction tool (SIMULINK) to customer.
All the radar parameters (pulse width, modulation, power) were user defined.
This was a highly flexible tool where the user was not only able to specify all
the radar parameters but also choose from various radar tracking architectures.
For example: Monopulse or interferometer angle tracking, coherent or
non-coherent processing technique. Tool was highly rated by the customer (DSTL).
This tool could be used for either analysing existing radar performance or as a
threat modelling tool to access the performance of EW systems against the
modelled threat radar.

 Missile Systems:  Lead engineer on designing/ modelling radar signal
processing algorithms for various Surface-to-Air/Air-to-Air threat systems.
Developing the system specifications from open/classified data. Design authority
on developing transmitter/receiver architectures and tracking algorithms.
Develop testing methodologies to validate the performance of the threat system.


 EW Stealth Technology: Lead Engineer on RF Stealth Technologies- particularly
in the area of RCS Signature Control


 Brimstone Seeker Design: Lead designer on introducing a new mode
(Anti-FIAC-Sea Targets) in the existing Brimstone seeker architecture. Developed
new algorithms and also proposed changes to existing signal processing. Advised
the software team on implementing the algorithms. Participated in ground and
telemetry firing trials in order to test the performance of the new mode. 


 GMTI /Digital Beamforming Radar: Efficient range migration correction
algorithm for High Resolution (<0.3 m) GMTI X-band airborne radar. Three channel
space-time clutter cancellation to detect/locate slow moving targets buried
under clutter. Also, tracked the targets and then analysed their signatures to
classify them.


 Phased Array Radar Receiver:  Developed a performance prediction model that
simulates the non-linear and linear behavior of various RF components in the
receiver chain such that the effects of in-band and out-of-band signals at
various frequencies and angle-of-arrival can be understood as they appear at the
output of the receivers. Also proposed processing techniques (post-receiver) to
mitigate these effects.


 Stepped Frequency Radar: Algorithm processes the received narrowband pulses to
achieve same high resolution that would have been achieved using the single high
bandwidth pulse.


 TDOA/FDOA System Modelling (EW System): This model predicts the performance of
the system, in the presence of SNR, and clock jitter (time and frequency)
between two independent receivers.


 Receiver Modelling (ECS System): Modelled a very low band direct
down-conversion (DDC) digital super-heterodyne receiver in SIMULINK. Tested its
performance (Outputs pulse description.) in the presence of noise and
interference from telecom signals.


 Signal synchronisation in bistatic system: Algorithm based on tracking loops
synchronise the transmitter and receiver. Tested the performance of the tracking
system in terms of noise jitter and system dynamics.


 Also developed: SAR/ISAR algorithms (for maritime application), wideband
receiver linearisation.

• Hardware Skills: Experienced in radar receiver design/testing, using
network/spectrum analysers, digital oscilloscope, and anechoic chamber. Well
familiar with radar experiments and designing experiment methodologies.
  
• Software skills: MATLAB/SIMULINK and C (over 12 years), Python (Working
knowledge), DOORS, STK,OKTAL

• Good communications and presentation skills. Experience in preparing high
quality technical documentation.


Education

PhD – Electronics and Electrical Engineering: Radar Signal Processing
 

M.Sc. – Communications Engineering
 

Work Experience

July 2020- Present:  UK Defence Prime:  Principal Systems Engineer (Contractor)
• Technical analysis/Modelling of BLOS/IVDL waveforms
• Modelling of BLOS/IVDL communication systems and its performance
• Performance feasibility studies to advise customers on potential solutions
• Technical documentation of system solutions


March 2019- June 2020: General Electric (GE)/Altran UK Ltd: Software Developer
(Contractor)
Implementing Hydropower system models in SIMULINK. This included:
• Translating requirements into SIMULINK/Stateflow models
• Developing test harnesses to validate/verify the model
• Lab testing of the embedded software.
• Writing and reviewing design documents.


Sept 2018-March 2019:UK Defence Prime: Radar Algorithm Engineer (Contractor)
Fixed term contract to develop a Track Controller. This included:
• Defining the functionality and performance of the track controller
• Algorithm for filtering out the undesired targets and selecting the most
likely target.
• Preventing destabilisation of tracking loops by introducing persistent target
tracking and detecting/modifying large measurement errors.
• Testing of the track controller performance in simple and complex scenarios.

Feb 2018-Sept 2018:  Leonardo (Basildon): Systems Engineer (Contractor)
• Technology for detecting/tracking/classifying potential threats to host
platform.
• Developed and delivered a radar tracking performance analysis tool (SIMULINK)
to customer.
• Positive feedback from customer


Sept 2016-Dec 2017    Defence Consultancy. Radar Modelling Consultant
(Contractor)
Modelling radar signal processing algorithms for various
Surface-to-Air/Air-to-Air threat systems. This involved:
• Developing the full system specifications from open/classified data.
• Using engineering judgement to design the possible radar architecture of the
threat. This takes into account the age, radar parameters (PRI, ERP, modulation
etc.) and missile guidance (Semi-Active or CG).
• Proposed and developed tracking algorithms (second order feedback loop) which
takes into account noise, target dynamics, update time, gate widths in order to
derive the optimum servo bandwidths (Pull-in/Tracking). These algorithms were
finally embedded into one of the blocks of the modelling tool.
• Optimising the missile kinematics/trajectories to meet the system capability.
• Developing testing methodologies in order to validate the performance of the
radar models (tracking accuracies and missile miss distance) against various
target trajectories/manoeuver.
• Generating report that includes the proposed architecture, justifications of
assumed parameters and testing results.

  
Sept 2014-Sept 2016  UK Defence Contractor, Lead Systems Engineer
• Lead the Systems Engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the functional design activities and take responsibility for systems
design decisions
• Manage the team of systems engineers assigned to the project.
• Manage changes to the solution/design while continuing to communicate the
changes to the IPT.
• Deliver to agreed performance targets.
• Use technical expertise to solve problems, generate ideas and be pro-active
within the IPT.
• Support business winning activities, working closely with other key members of
the IPT.
• Liaise with Customer and Partner companies, supporting the Chief Engineer /
IPT.        

Feb 2013-Sept. 2014 Defence Contractor: Principal Algorithm Developer   
• Lead Systems Engineering activities related to design of RF Sensors and RF
Sensor Signal Processing.
• Lead modeling and algorithm design team to support ongoing programmes.
• Perform analysis of data gathered during ground trials and a telemetry firing.
• Identify problems within the system, report these and propose changes to the
system design.
• Update the software requirements specification and provide test vectors to the
software team to enable software test.
• Attend trials site and participate in data gathering activities.

April 2008-Feb 2013   UK Defence Prime, UK.  Principal Radar Modeller
• Provide modelling and algorithm design expertise to support
development                                    programmes ongoing within the
OUK-TBU.
• Carry out fundamental radar system design.
• Carry out surveillance radar specification and performance prediction
activities/ modelling.
• To support, under supervision, specific research programmes and feasibility
studies.
• To provide technical support to Business Units during bid phase.
• To represent Thales as a Radar Domain Specialist at Customer meetings and
other external events.

Sept. 2003- The University of Birmingham and Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems
April-2008 Research and Development Engineer
                          Project: Bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar (BSAR) with
emitters of opportunity

I was the team leader of the above project. The project focuses on space–surface
bistatic synthetic aperture radar using navigation satellites as the
non-cooperative transmitter and airborne/ground based receiver, with the aim of
providing high-resolution imaging. My responsibilities and duties were:

• Generating project specifications and designing the full system architecture.
• Developing signal processing algorithms for the imaging system.
• Developed an experiment methodology to confirm the computer-modelling results.
• Build a radar receiver from its specifications. Also developed methods and
algorithms to test  
       and tune the receiver.
• Was responsible for identifying and purchasing test equipments worth up to
£300 K.
       The main focus was on cost but at the same time not compromising on the
quality of research    
• Arranging weekly progress meetings and distributing work to other team
members.
• Preparing very high quality technical documentation, project proposals and
research papers.
• Working closely with the clients to identify their needs. Giving quarterly
progress
       presentations to clients at their headquarters. Obtaining their valuable
suggestions and then
       incorporating them into the project.
• Overall project management.

Sept 1999- The University of Birmingham
Aug. 2003 Postgraduate Research Tutor
Teaching DSP, fundamentals of communication systems, MATLAB and assembly
programming to undergraduates. Co-supervising MSc/MEng. Projects.

Honours

• Over 40 publications in international conferences and prestigious journals
• Supervising PhD student researching in the area of radar signal processing
• External examiner for PhD/MSc projects
• Awarded scholarship by the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
(1999-2002).
• Awarded Leslie H Paddle Scholarship by IET, UK (2000-2002).

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