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Fourth PowerSenior Power Electronics Engineer
Jan. 2024Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Self-employedFreelance Engineer
Jun. 2023Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
CascodiumDevelopment Engineer
Feb. 2022 - May. 2023Andover, Massachusetts, United States- Prepared and reviewed schematics in Altium
- Simulated circuits in LTSpice and PSpice
- Designed and implemented an analog control architecture for a high-voltage, pulsing circuit and a coupled zeta DC/DC converter
- Designed and simulated electromagnetic models using Ansys Maxwell
- Designed and implemented a microcontroller feedback control architecture for space hardware
- Expanded GUI functionality using Qt for space hardware
- Selected and sized components for circuit designs based on client’s design requirements
- Designed and successfully fabricated component footprints and PCB layouts using Altium
- Interfaced with PCB manufacturers and assemblers to negotiate quotes and answer fabrication concerns
- Generated and validated test plans for new PCBs
- Completed acceptance inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of RoHS lead-free PCBs
- Experienced with debugging hardware and software using tools such as multimeters, LCR meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, impedance analyzers, function generators, and soldering equipment
- Worked with UART, I2C, CAN, and SPI communication protocols for hardware layout and firmware implementation in microcontrollers
- Wrote documentation outlining design details and operational advice for clients
- Collaborated on projects with other engineers using Git and ActiveCollab
CascodiumEngineering Intern
Jun. 2021 - Sep. 2021Andover, Massachusetts, United States- Prepared and reviewed schematics in Altium
- Simulated circuits in LTSpice
- Selected and sized components for circuit designs based on client’s design requirements
- Designed and successfully fabricated component footprints and PCB layouts using Altium
- Interfaced with PCB manufacturer and assembler to answer fabrication concerns
- Completed acceptance inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of 63 RoHS lead-free PCBs using a test procedure, function generator, and oscilloscope
- Designed and implemented analog control architecture for a high-voltage, pulsing circuit
- Implemented firmware for battery protection circuitry
- Worked with UART, I2C, CAN, and SPI communication protocols for hardware layout and firmware implementation in microcontrollers
- Wrote documentation outlining design details for clients
- Collaborated on projects with other engineers using Git and ActiveCollab
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Office of SustainabilitySustainability Reporting Fellow
Feb. 2021 - Jun. 2021Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States- Designed and implemented a framework to track over 1,000 data points related to campus sustainability
- Interviewed sources from student groups, administration, and facilities to collect sustainability data
- Documented and submitted a report outlining the methodology used to collect information
- Organized, synthesized, and presented data for a submission to AASHE STARS, an international organization, to rank universities on sustainability practices https://sustainability.mit.edu/article/student-fellow-stories-grace-cassidy
MIT Research Laboratory of ElectronicsGraduate Student
Sep. 2020 - Feb. 2022Cambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesAdvisor: Prof. David Perreault
Completed thesis work in the Research Laboratory of Electronics on efficiency improvements in a radio frequency power generation scheme with a Sloan School of Management Sustainability Certificate
US NavyInformation Warfare Officer
Apr. 2019 - May. 2020Bremerton, Washington, United States- Supervised the operation, maintenance, and testing of navigation, weapons, nuclear, and life support systems
- Audited and developed improvements in training, maintenance, and supply programs for external reviews
- Served as the senior supervisor of a team of 50+ people on board the submarine both in port and at sea
- Led project team meetings to discuss goals, timelines, and policy changes to present at cross-functional meetings
- Mentored incoming Submarine Warfare Officers through qualification requirements and provided leadership guidance and training to oversee enlisted employees
- Audited maintenance records according to SOPs for periodic review and inspections
- Oversaw organization restructuring to improve resourcing across teams
- Implemented a new training program with scheduled milestones to improve an unmet need and knowledge gap
- Led responses and developed corrective action plans related to employee performance, data breaches for security risks, and issues related to submarine operations
- Wrote SOPs to establish new IT policies ensuring compliance with evolving US Navy guidance
US NavyReactor Control Assistant, Main Propulsion Assistant
Apr. 2018 - Apr. 2019Bremerton, Washington, United States- Audited maintenance records and reviewed new procedures for the submarine’s electronic and mechanical systems
- Supervised the training and qualifications for a team of 14 nuclear electronics technicians and 13 nuclear mechanics
- Led daily team meetings to plan and delegate maintenance schedules and maintenance paperwork
- Presented maintenance progress updates in daily program meetings
US NavyStudent, Naval Nuclear Power Plant Operations
Jun. 2017 - Dec. 2017Saratoga Springs, NYCertification to operate Naval nuclear reactors - Training focused on nuclear chemistry, material science, thermodynamics, radiation, reactor theory, and reactor electronics
US NavyStudent, Naval Nuclear Power School
Sep. 2016 - May. 2017Charleston, South Carolina Area
University College Cork, Ireland (UCC)Research Intern
Jun. 2015 - Aug. 2015Cork, Ireland- Implemented a low-intensity radio frequency ID tracking system using LTSpice and MATLAB to improve testing accuracy and reduce procedure times during bronchoscopies
Global Teaching Labs at MITTeacher
Jan. 2015 - Feb. 2015Genoa, Liguria, Italy- Developed and taught physics, calculus, and computer science coursework to encourage high school students to enter STEM fields
United States Department of DefenseSummer Intern
May. 2014 - Aug. 2014
National University of SingaporeResearch Intern
Jun. 2013 - Aug. 2013Singapore- Used MATLAB to model neural networks controlling human gait patterns in patients with hemiplegia after strokes
US NavyMidshipman
Aug. 2012 - Jun. 2016Cambridge, MACompany Commander, Assistant Logistics Officer, and Team Leader
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