Joshua Wilson
Durham,NC
Summary
Results-oriented engineer specializing in high-voltage DC-DC power supply design and testing for undersea telecommunication systems at GDMS. Expertise in HV isolation design, power transformers, PCB layout, and PWM power supply design and debugging. Holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees from NCSU with a focus on RF IC design, including differential amplifiers, mixers, and LNAs using Cadence Virtuoso and AWR.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electrical Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
McLeansville, NC
04.2024 - Current
- Designed and debugged isolated DC-DC PWM supplies to meet customer specifications.
- Executed design verification testing with customers for precise requirement validation.
- Identified roadblocks and communicated solutions to leadership for team alignment.
- Collaborated with contractors to convey transformer requirements and optimize designs.
- Lead and participate in design reviews: simulation of new circuitry, proof of concept, PCB layout, BOM
Electrical Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
McLeansville, NC
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced design lab and manufacturing plant's partial discharge test chambers.
- Collaborated with transformer vendors to extend product lifetime and reduce partial discharge.
- Conducted product testing alongside customer representatives to validate functionality and address concerns.
- Developed comprehensive test documentation for manufacturing and design verification.
Electrical Engineering Intern
General Dynamics Mission Systems
McLeansville, NC
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted fiber optics testing and debugging, including optical power, wavelength, and OTDR assessments.
- Developed comprehensive test documentation to verify customer requirements.
- Monitored and maintained customer property while transporting equipment between GDMS locations.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12-2023
Skills
- Design verification testing
- HV testing: ALT, partial discharge, breakdown
- Isolated DC-DC PWM power supply testing and debugging
- PCB layout: HV isolation, heat dissipation, and constraint management
- Test documentation for manufacturing, design verification, and critical item testing
Accomplishments
- 2023 Mission C Excellence Awards at GDMS
- 2024 Mission A Excellence Awards at GDMS
- 2025 Mission A Excellence Awards at GDMS
Affiliations
- Continuing education through seminars hosted by power electronic companies: ADI, wolfspeed, microsemi, etc.
Timeline
Senior Electrical Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
04.2024 - Current
Electrical Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
05.2023 - 04.2024
Electrical Engineering Intern
General Dynamics Mission Systems
05.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
North Carolina State University
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