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Selected engineering work & design examples

Engineering Work Portfolio

Actual CAD models, engineered assemblies and technical details—from RF electronics and optical systems to precision mechanisms and test hardware.

Original CAD imagery Detailed mechanical assemblies Technical documentation

Circuit SchematicsPCB LayoutsMechanical DrawingsDesign Case Studies
Engineering documentation

Schematics, PCB layouts & engineering drawings

Archived circuit documentation, PCB layouts and mechanical drawings show several areas of engineering work.

Local design review · Archived drawings, PCB details and CAD studies.
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Electrical Schematic & Circuit Design

Archived dual-output switching-regulator schematic showing the controller, power stages, component values and electrical connections.

Dual-output switching regulatorOriginal circuit diagram • full signal and power path view
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PCB Layout & Fabrication

Selected archived PCB views illustrate board geometry, placement, copper routing and fabrication drafting. Multiple views are grouped as examples rather than counted as separate completed products.

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Older PCB fabrication and electro-mechanical integration examples retained from the previous portfolio revision.

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Mechanical Drawings & CAD Assemblies

Original dimensioned drawings, orthographic and sectional views, exploded assemblies, mechanical packaging and engineering test fixtures.

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RF & Electronics

CompuCom 9600 Modem

Engineering and production-drawing work on an internal modem card for a 16-bit ISA computer slot.

Representative illustration. Exact board layout not verified.

Design notes

Work represented

9600-bit/s modem hardware, card packaging and production documentation.

Hardware interfaces

ISA card outline, computer-slot bracket, telephone-line connections and component envelope.

Project background

CompuCom modem work history

RF & Electronics

RF Microwave Module

Compact RF assembly layout with component interfaces, connector locations and routed interconnects.

Design notes

Design focus

Electromagnetic packaging and physical interface planning

Work illustrated

Component placement, connector access, RF harness routing, mounting and service clearances.

Engineering considerations

  • Electrical connection access and cable bend paths
  • Mechanical support and mounting interfaces
  • Grounding and shielding provisions at the package level
RF & Electronics

RF Power & Sensor Interfaces

Detailed visual studies of RF power connections and local instrumentation around an integrated assembly.

Design notes

Design focus

Power interfaces, instrumentation, packaging

Work illustrated

Connection interface layout, instrumentation placement, nearby enclosure/access geometry.

Engineering considerations

  • RF and power connection accessibility
  • Local sensor placement and support
  • Cable organization around closely packed hardware
RF & Electronics

Electronic Systems Chassis

Mechanical and electrical component organization in a serviceable electronic systems enclosure.

Design notes

Design focus

Electro-mechanical integration

Work illustrated

Internal component packaging, structured cable routing, enclosure and connector access.

Engineering considerations

  • Service access to embedded electronics
  • Harness routing and retention
  • Packaging around constrained mounting spaces
Optics & Photonics

Precision Optical Assemblies

Selected optical hardware models, mechanical packaging views and sectional studies.

Design notes

Design focus

Precision opto-mechanical packaging

Work illustrated

Housing and optical interface organization, mounting geometry and visual verification through sectional CAD views.

Engineering considerations

  • Optical axis alignment and mounting
  • Access to electronics and mechanical interfaces
  • Internal geometry and cross-section communication
Optics & Photonics

Antenna Support Geometry

Three-dimensional structural assembly for spaced antenna and reflector elements.

Design notes

Design focus

Spacecraft-class mechanical packaging

Work illustrated

Component positioning, structural support, and top-down spatial coordination across reflector hardware.

Engineering considerations

  • Spacing and clearance between reflectors
  • Support rigidity and assembly access
  • Spatial coordination of equipment interfaces
Test & Automation

Vibration Test Fixture

Dense fixture concept supporting multiple instruments and subassemblies on a common vibration platform.

Design notes

Design focus

Environmental test-fixture architecture

Work illustrated

Fixture packing, load-path concept, modular instrument mounting and hardware clearance.

Engineering considerations

  • Fixture rigidity and secure fastening
  • Assembly access during test preparation
  • Repeatable device location and support
Test & Automation

Thermal Chamber Rack

Equipment arrangement and support rack configured for enclosed thermal testing.

Design notes

Design focus

Thermal verification-fixture packaging

Work illustrated

Test article placement, rack design, insertion paths and spatial separation.

Engineering considerations

  • Equipment clearances within chamber
  • Repeatable loading and removal
  • Cable and fixture management during testing
Mechanical Systems

Multi-Axis Alignment Platform

Precision positioning hardware integrated with a structural frame and subassembly supports.

Design notes

Design focus

Positioning and alignment hardware

Work illustrated

Top-level assembly integration, bracket/mount placement, and mechanical access for adjustability.

Engineering considerations

  • Geometric alignment between mating assemblies
  • Structural stiffness and clearances
  • Assembly sequencing and adjustment access
Test & Automation

Automated Linear Transfer

Material-transfer mechanism with rails, supports and a rotary transfer station.

Design notes

Design focus

Automation and transport mechanisms

Work illustrated

Three-dimensional transport arrangement, mechanism packaging, rail/support coordination.

Engineering considerations

  • Motion envelope and collision clearance
  • Support and transfer-point geometry
  • Maintainability of transport mechanisms
Mechanical Systems

Precision Gearing & Mechanisms

Multi-stage gear arrangement showing mechanical power-transfer components in a compact package.

Design notes

Design focus

Mechanism packaging and mechanical design

Work illustrated

Gear organization, shaft alignment and dimensional coordination of moving parts.

Engineering considerations

  • Tooth-mesh and moving-part clearance
  • Shaft spacing and support
  • Assemblability in a compact housing
Mechanical Systems

Spring-Actuated Assembly

Transparent cutaway design of a spring-loaded mechanism and its internal components.

Design notes

Design focus

Product mechanism development

Work illustrated

Package geometry, spring placement, internal actuation mechanism and assembly study.

Engineering considerations

  • Travel and spring compression envelope
  • Housing clearance and retention
  • Part alignment during actuation
Mechanical Systems

Exploded Mechanical Stage

Exploded-view engineering communication of a multi-component mechanical stage.

Design notes

Design focus

Assembly documentation and design visualization

Work illustrated

Assembly structure, part separation views, fastener placement and interface identification.

Engineering considerations

  • Assembly sequence
  • Inspection access and fastener locations
  • Geometric relationships between subassemblies
RF & Electronics

Seating Electrical Integration

Electrical cabling and mechanical interfaces integrated within a multi-seat equipment assembly.

Design notes

Design focus

Harness routing and electro-mechanical integration

Work illustrated

Electrical harness accommodation, component mounting, under-seat connections and routing clearance.

Engineering considerations

  • Cable protection in moving structures
  • Routing around seat support hardware
  • Assembly and maintenance access
RF & Electronics

Electronics Hardware Enclosure

Dense electronics package showing internal component layout and controlled environmental access.

Design notes

Design focus

Enclosure integration and hardware packaging

Work illustrated

Board/electronics fit, chassis compartmentation, access doors and thermal interface layout.

Engineering considerations

  • Internal service envelope
  • Enclosure-mounted hardware access
  • Physical separation of electrical interfaces
Engineering design and documentation

Models, interfaces and technical detail

Selected work samples show CAD geometry, component integration and technical documentation. Career and company history is available in Work Companies.

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