Tom Wiggins
Long Valley,United States
Summary
Experienced RF Test Technician and Electronics Designer specializing in the setup and testing of RF components, systems, and test equipment. Proficient in troubleshooting and optimizing performance for bare die MMIC components, test stands, and precision RF equipment. Skilled in collaborating with design and engineering teams to ensure the high-quality production and operation of complex RF systems. Passionate about advancing technology in high-frequency environments on the silicon level.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior RF Test Technician
Mercury Systems
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted detailed RF testing and troubleshooting of active components, including amplifiers, mixers, digital attenuators, and oscillators, to ensure adherence to performance specifications
- Collaborated with design and engineering teams to diagnose and resolve complex RF issues
- Specialized in testing and troubleshooting RF components and systems operating at frequencies up to 40 GHz, ensuring peak performance in high-frequency environments
Production manager + Design Engineer
INSTOCK Wireless Components, Inc
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Led the design, production, and testing of passive RF components, including filters, diode steering networks, and primarily Wilkinson power dividers
- Utilized Rohde & Schwarz and Agilent/Keysight Vector Network Analyzers to conduct S-parameter measurements, ensuring high-performance characteristics such as low insertion loss, return loss, and optimal isolation for passive components
- Specialized in the testing and fine-tuning of passive filters and power dividers to meet precise customer specifications and ensure superior performance in signal distribution and RF routing applications
- Collaborated closely with the engineering team to optimize the performance of Wilkinson power dividers, improving power handling capabilities and maintaining phase balance
Electronics Designer
Self-employed
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Produced over 100 ADNS-3050 Optical Sensor boards for Arduino enthusiasts
- Created and support custom Arduino library to interface with the sensor, hardware layout done in EAGLECAD
- https://github.com/Tom101222/Adns-3050-Optical-Sensor
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electronics and Computer Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
01.2026
Associate's Degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
County College of Morris
01.2026
Skills
- RF tuning
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Digital Circuit Design
- Systems integration
- Soldering techniques
- Hardware engineering
- Systems engineering
- Test equipment operation
Timeline
Senior RF Test Technician
Mercury Systems
08.2022 - Current
Production manager + Design Engineer
INSTOCK Wireless Components, Inc
06.2017 - 08.2022
Electronics Designer
Self-employed
08.2016 - 06.2018
Associate's Degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
County College of Morris
Bachelor's Degree - Electronics and Computer Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
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