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Kurt Caviggia

Kurt Caviggia

Summary

Results-oriented senior electrical engineer with a focus on cutting-edge system development and team leadership. Demonstrated success in overseeing complex projects and fostering junior talent. Aiming to apply skills in unmanned systems and integration to enhance team performance and innovation.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Leidos, Inc.
04.2011 - Current
  • Directed a team of 12 engineers, ensuring effective project execution and team growth.
  • Oversaw a 1,000 square foot R&D lab, facilitating support for 21 engineers.
  • Led successful bid for a $250 million, five-year contract through collaboration across departments.
  • Provided technical oversight to subcontractors, guaranteeing adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
  • Conducted root cause analyses on issues, implementing corrective actions to enhance team performance.
  • Reviewed CAD-generated technical drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
  • Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals, enhancing competitiveness in bids.
  • Mentored junior engineers and managers, fostering skill development and career advancement.

Senior Technologist

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
02.2010 - 03.2011
  • Designed in-situ measurement systems for marine environments to enhance data accuracy.
  • Conducted at-sea support for deployed systems, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Performed field installation, testing, and support of data collection systems.
  • Developed embedded Linux systems to improve operational capabilities.
  • Created hardware designs and managed deployment processes effectively.
  • Authored technical reports and publications, contributing to organizational knowledge base.
  • Presented technical findings to executive leadership, influencing key decisions.
  • Produced user-friendly documentation to facilitate end-user adoption of new technologies.

Junior Electrical Engineer

Arete Associates
03.2006 - 11.2009
  • Directed and coordinated manufacturing, construction, and installation activities for optimal efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented flexible layouts for mixed signal, high voltage, and power boards.
  • Documented work processes for internal use and client updates on project status.
  • Supported first-article testing and provided customer support for product inquiries.
  • Engineered cable designs for mixed signal and high voltage systems.
  • Delivered production engineering support, focusing on troubleshooting, validation, inspection, and testing.

Electrical Engineer III

National Radio Astronomy Observatory
04.2001 - 06.2006
  • Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
  • Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
  • Implemented FPGA system using VHDL/Verilog to modernize components
  • Designed and Assembled RF Modules
  • Automated Test Systems using software GPIB, RS232, and VME interfaces.
  • Design and Development of High Speed Digital Controllers.

Electrical Engineer

NAVSEA (DoD) Naval Surface Warfare Center
01.2004 - 02.2006
  • Conducted COTS research to support Navy programs on component obsolescence.
  • Managed and presented findings on modified commercial products for informed decision-making.
  • Contributed to large-scale project completion by utilizing effective project management and teamwork skills.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2018

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

New Mexico Institute of Mining And Technology
Socorro, NM
05-2004

Skills

  • Marine Systems- Underwater Systems, UUVs, High Voltage Cables
  • Prototype System Development
  • Printed Circuit Board (Printed Circuit Board) Design
  • System Engineering- Trade Studies, Requirements allocation/validation, Configuration Items
  • Product Life-Cycle Development and Support

  • Battery Systems- Battery Assemblies, Battery Management Systems
  • Electrical Team Leadership and Management
  • Manufacturing Support- Change Review Boards, Root Cause Analysis
  • Familiarity with Government standards- MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-801, etc

Certification

Circuit Board Design: Altium Designer (17 years' experience), Cadence Allegro, Mentor PADS, OrCAD

Programming: LabVIEW, C/C++, C#, Assembly, Visual Basic, Python, Java. Interface experience with SPI , I2C, Ethernet, USB2.0, RS232, RS485, LVDS.

Simulation: LTSPICE, TINA, MATLAB, ANSYS HFSS/MAXWELL, COMSOL

Instrumentation: Digital Voltmeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, logic analyzers, frequency counters, Optical Time-Domain reflector, spectrum analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, impedance analyzers optical power meters, high voltage probes, fiber optic terminations,

Other: AutoCAD, SolidEdge, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office, Presentation Skills, Leadership training, National Electrical Code (NEC), IEEE-45, Linux, J-STD-001 CIS certified.

Awards

IEEE, Eagle Scout Award (1998), Toastmaster's, and volunteer work (EPICS, Local Children Science Center, and Big Brothers Big Sisters Tucson), PNNL Outstanding Performance Award (MILO), Leidos Achievement Award for Excellence in Systems Development (2014). Taekwondo Black Belt (2024).

Timeline

Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Leidos, Inc.
04.2011 - Current

Senior Technologist

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
02.2010 - 03.2011

Junior Electrical Engineer

Arete Associates
03.2006 - 11.2009

Electrical Engineer

NAVSEA (DoD) Naval Surface Warfare Center
01.2004 - 02.2006

Electrical Engineer III

National Radio Astronomy Observatory
04.2001 - 06.2006

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

New Mexico Institute of Mining And Technology