RICHARD HOHNEKE
Engineering RF Technician and Software Developer
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Dynamic Engineering RF Technician with a proven track record at QORVO, specializing in automated test development and software debugging. Adept at collaborating with design teams to enhance power management ICs and envelope-tracking amplifiers. Skilled in multi-threading techniques and proficient with advanced RF testing equipment, ensuring high-performance outcomes in complex projects.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering RF Technician / Test Developer
QORVO
09.1999 - Current
- Partner with the design team to engineer high-performance power management ICs and envelope-tracking amplifiers for cellular phones.
- Collaborate with the software team to design and maintain software for engineering support's test and development platforms across multiple design centers.
- Guide individuals in overcoming difficult challenges related to part setup, software/hardware debugging, and testing.
- Facilitate lab support for test bench issues, and complex software challenges.
Engineering RF Technician
Rockwell International
06.1991 - 09.1999
- Collaborated with the design team on weather radar and radio altimeter development for commercial avionics.
- Conducted lightning strike, vibration, bulk cable noise injection, and temperature tests for the radio altimeter.
- Worked in the Advanced Technology Center on high-frequency communications systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Software Development
Kirkwood Community College
12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics/Telecommunications
Indian Hills Community College
05.1991
Skills
- NET programming languages
- Object-oriented programming
- Automated test development
- Software debugging
- Multi-threading techniques
- Envelope tracking power control modules and power amplifiers
- RF mixers and circulators
- Filters and couplers expertise
- Familiar with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes
- NF, EVM, ACP, and noise measurements
- Spectral and time-domain measurements
- S-parameter and TDR measurements
- Frequencies in excess of 25 GHz
References
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Timeline
Engineering RF Technician / Test Developer
QORVO
09.1999 - Current
Engineering RF Technician
Rockwell International
06.1991 - 09.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Software Development
Kirkwood Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics/Telecommunications
Indian Hills Community College
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