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NICHOLAS CENTRELLA

Winchester,US

Summary

Versatile Product Engineer with 2-year background designing RF and radar products and corresponding manufacturing activities. Independent engineer polished in analyzing proof of concept, initial testing, production testing, failure analysis, yield and efficiency tracking. Proficient in production test and engineering. Focused and team-oriented professional possessing a strong work ethic, communicative foundation, and motivational skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RF Product Engineer II

Raytheon
Andover, US
03.2025 - Current
  • Led testing operations for subassembly modules and NHAs, ensuring proper functionality in both product and test environments.
  • Implemented improvements in production methods to lower risks linked to final products and testing practices.
  • Championed continuous improvement efforts focused on establishing robust product testing standards and enhancing manufacturability.
  • Assisted in managing cross-functional, 3-shift engineering teams comprising engineers, operators, technicians, and assemblers.

RF Module Product Engineering Intern

Analog Devices Inc.
Chelmsford, US
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed automated burn-in tests in LabWindows/CVI (ANSI C) for RF modules.
  • Trained OCR models, optical character recognition pattern sequences, in NI Vision Builder for production line tracking and implementation.
  • Product research and development for in-house GaN RF product lines.

Research Assistant

Printed Electronics Research Collaborative at Raytheon UMass Lowell Research Institute
Lowell, US
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Created RF devices with conductive inks.
  • Optimized aerosol ink printing for nano-particle inks.
  • Operated 5 axis Aerosol, SLA, and 3D Filament printers for device level applications.
  • Contact: Oshadha Ranasingha - Oshadha_Ranasingha@uml.edu

Electrical Engineer Intern

Associated Environmental Systems
Acton, US
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Designed electrical schematics for test chamber electrical systems and internal test fixtures using AutoCAD.
  • Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability benchmarks for manufactured test chambers.
  • Assisted with Sigma Six LEAN manufacturing techniques.
  • Contact: Craig Algier - craigalgier@gmail.com

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts, US
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts, US
05.2023

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Circuit design tools: Cadence Allegro/Virtuoso
  • Automated Test Development
  • LabVIEW and NI Test Suite proficiency
  • RF Simulation: ANSYS Maxwell, CST RF Studio
  • Digital and RF circuit analysis
  • Finite element analysis

Project/Program Management Skills:

  • Product lifecycle management
  • FMEA techniques
  • Compliance improvement
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Operations management

Projects

Electrical Engineering Capstones: Raytheon SMART Rocks, 4bit SRAM Cell, Commercial Photovoltaic and Battery System, RF Plasma Generator Transmission System

Certification

Secret Clearance: Active

Timeline

RF Product Engineer II

Raytheon
03.2025 - Current

RF Module Product Engineering Intern

Analog Devices Inc.
05.2023 - 05.2024

Research Assistant

Printed Electronics Research Collaborative at Raytheon UMass Lowell Research Institute
10.2022 - 06.2023

Electrical Engineer Intern

Associated Environmental Systems
04.2020 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Massachusetts Lowell