Lawrence Mandeville
Porter Ranch,CA
Summary
Forthright Consultant Engineer with 40 years providing accurate and concise assessments of ongoing projects and aiding in initial project design. Employ proven analytical techniques to expose weaknesses or flaws in development plans. Experienced at enhancing outcomes by applying evolutionary iteration to quickly deliver exceptional final products.
I advise various programs on utilizing the correct RF measurement systems for the program specific needs for Antenna, RCS and RF assemblies, and the data sets that will give them the operational parameters and data to evaluate their RF product performance and specification compliance.
This also includes interfacing with RF Supplies, and RF Measurement systems vendors including but not limited to RF Systems and RF Measurement facilities. Proficient on evaluating the proper measurement systems for Antennas, including Near Field, Far Field (Indoor and outdoor Ground Reflection ranges), Compact Ranges and Anechoic chambers.
Overview
56
56
years of professional experience
Work History
RF Consulting Engineer
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Electronics
04.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive plans for complex projects.
- Championed safety initiatives within the organization, promoting a culture of accountability that minimized incidents onsite.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative engineering solutions.
- Performed detailed analyses of existing systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending cost-effective solutions.
- Reduced operational costs by optimizing system designs and implementing energy-efficient technologies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development initiatives to maintain cutting-edge expertise in the engineering field.
- Presented technical proposals to clients, effectively communicating the benefits of proposed solutions.
Senior Principal Engineer
Raytheon Missile Systems
06.1996 - 04.2018
- Managed vendor relations; liaised with external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components and adherence to product specifications.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing structures and secure high-quality components for projects.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and contributing to a highly skilled engineering team.
- Operations Manager of Raytheon RCS Measurement Facility Tucson AZ
- Production Engineer for AARAM, ESSM, Standard Missile 1, 2, 3, and 6, Tomahawk, and Small Diameter Bomb
- Lead Engineer for transferring RF Measurement Facility in Sycamore Canyon Poway CA to Tucson Az and established duplicate facilities at Tucson Campus.
RF Engineer and Scientist
Diatech Inc.
05.1990 - 06.1996
- Principle contractor Engineer for incremental upgrading of RCS Measurement facilities at "Junction Ranch" Measurement facility on NAWS Facility China Lake CA USN.
- Interfaced with Hardware subcontractors and Software subcontractors as a Systems Engineer and Project Lead
- Performed Final acceptance of upgraded RCS Measurement System for 5000 foot Ground Reflection Range
- Performed final acceptance test for 18,000 foot look down RCS Range located at Parrot Peak China Lake USN Facility
- Upgraded RCS Radar at Hughes Sycamore Canyon Test Facility to operate with a new digital computer base, increase data throughput and provide "Real Time" data display.
Operations Manager and Principal RF Engineer
McDonald Douglas
01.1988 - 06.1990
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Maintain RF Measurement Systems
- interface with customers and their specific needs
- Write Test Plans the would meet Customer testing and Data requirements
RF Systems Engineer
Scientific Atlanta Inc.
01.1978 - 01.1988
- Implemented IT infrastructure upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime during the transition process.
- Improved system performance by identifying and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
- Delivered helpdesk service and support to customers.
- Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.
- Perform Final ATP for computer based Antenna and RCS Measurement Systems at Production Facility in Atlanta GA
- Assemble, Test and install computer based Antenna Measurement Systems and RCS Measurement Systems at Customer facilities
Antenna Test Engineer
Lincoln Labs
06.1968 - 06.1978
- Write test plans based on antenna design engineers needs for operational parameters and data requirements
- Perform Antenna testing for designed antennas from 100MHz through 40 GHz inclusive
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Optimized regression testing efforts through continuous improvement of test cases and methodologies.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology
Northeastern University
Boston, MAMaster of Science - Electronic Technology
Almeda University
08.2006
Skills
- Engineering Design
- Cost Estimation
- Sustainability practices
- Engineering Reviews
- Supplier Relations and Technical interface
- Training and mentoring
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Cost Control
- Value Engineering
- Lean principles
- Engineering Analysis
- Site Survey
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Achieved mitigation of various issues through effectively helping with RCCA.
- Collaborated with team of six in the development of RF measurements to meet Design Requirements.
Horsemanship
I have been working with horses since 1991, training them for riding in various disciplines. I am proficient in retraining problem horses to be ridden by their owners. The horses usually have been taught bad behavior by their owners or previous owners, and need to connect with Human Beings as the "Lead Horse" in a two horse herd. After the "Problem Horse" has bee retrained, the owner or rider has to be taught the proper riding techniques and how to "Connect" with their horses. This is very gratifying both in helping the horse, and the rider-owner.
Additional Information
I am a 45 year member of both the IEEE Antenna Propagation Society, and the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA). I served as Secretary, President, Past President, Archive Manager, and was newly appointed as the AMTA Historian. I am a Edmund S. Gillespie Fellow, a Distinguished Service Award recipient. an Outstanding Service Award Recipient, and a two time Host of the AMTA Annual Symposium. Currently serving as the treasurer of the 2025 AMTA Symposium team.
Timeline
RF Consulting Engineer
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Electronics
04.2018 - Current
Senior Principal Engineer
Raytheon Missile Systems
06.1996 - 04.2018
RF Engineer and Scientist
Diatech Inc.
05.1990 - 06.1996
Operations Manager and Principal RF Engineer
McDonald Douglas
01.1988 - 06.1990
RF Systems Engineer
Scientific Atlanta Inc.
01.1978 - 01.1988
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology
Northeastern University
Master of Science - Electronic Technology
Almeda University
Antenna Test Engineer
Lincoln Labs
06.1968 - 06.1978
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