Summary
Stephen S is a seasoned RF and Electronic Warfare systems engineer with over two decades of hands-on experience across commercial and DoD programs, currently serving as a System Engineer IV supporting Orbital Warfare RF and optical projects. He blends systems engineering, test, acquisition, and product development to define requirements, produce technical data packages, and drive complex programs from kickoff through delivery. His background spans NIST metrology work, radar warning receiver IPT leadership at Raytheon, and multiple naval EW assignments, reflecting deep domain expertise and clearance-handled responsibilities. Stephen’s long-term involvement with protocol test systems—dating back to work connected to NIST since 1981—underscores a sustained focus on rigorous measurement and standards. Known for adapting quickly and thinking creatively, he routinely applies cross-discipline experience to solve hard problems in RF, radar, and communications. Based in Gaithersburg, MD, he pairs University of Illinois engineering roots with practical defense and standards-oriented accomplishments.
9 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
University of California San Diego
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign