Leadership of
Simultaneous Projects
in:

 

Guidance, Navigation and Control
(GNC) Systems
 

Reliability & Safety Analysis (RSA)
 

Aerospace Systems
 

RF Radar Systems
 

Integrated Defense Systems
 

Electronic Warfare Systems

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​Contact

Email: abassyouni@aol.com

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​Tel: (408) 348-1752
 

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Radar / EW / GNC Systems Specialist who can simultaneously lead the following Projects:

• Lead radar and EW system  engineering projects from Requirements to Prototype

• Design RF/ Digital Phased Array Radar Systems using  MATLAB

• Develop Radar Tracking DSP  Algorithms (STAP and Kalman Filters)  using MATLAB

• Design Phased Array Antenna using CST Microwave Studio

• Model Fire Control Radar and Missile/Seeker Guidance Loop  using MATLAB and SIMULINK

• Develop Reliability analysis for Systems and subsystems (using Reliasoft, and Weibull tools)

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Specialist in RF Radar & EW Systems to support multiple Projects:

 

I am a Senior Radar Engineer, specialist in performing Radar System tasks from the moment of developing the requirements to the prototype testing plan over the phases of designing, modeling, simulating, and analyzing RF Radar modules. My expertise is extended to Electronic Warfare, and Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Integrated Defense Systems, having a proven experience in developing innovative solutions to support military radar systems programs, assuring technical integrity and quality of the system engineering works throughout the program lifecycle. Having work experience with the DoD National Research labs to solve the challenging issues of the phased array radars, integrated sensors, digital signal processing, adaptive beam forming, target detection and tracking though next generation EW and Intelligence Mission Data, plus having deep experience in modeling the RF/HPM transceiver modules design and analysis. Plus Provide identification, assessment, and resolution of risks during the program execution with technical recommendations for future EW strategies, phased array radar technology development.

 

** I am a self-motivated expert to lead a team work to create program wins for shaping the future of EW & Radars and multi-function sensor systems, having strong knowledge of the modern radar theory and capability to analyze performance and to develop subsystem level models and characterizations of radar components such as antennas, transmitters, receivers, signal processors, electronic protection (EP), trackers, and mode control computers.

 

** More than 24 years in using MATLAB & SIMULINK to model, analyze and simulate phase array radar & EW machine learning, DSP, data fusion algorithms, and system performance under various scenarios.

 

** I have successfully supported US Radar programs in Lockheed Martin Co., United Technologies Co., and US Navy research labs for RF Phased Array Radars, Surveillance/Fire Control Radars, Doppler Radars, Mono-pulse Radars, Interferometric Radars, Pulse/CW Radars, GMTI, SAR, and ISAR Systems (see published works on Bassyouni URL https://bassyouni.wixsite.com/rfgnc).

 

** Develop Requirements, processing the V-model phases of aerospace vehicle, and Global Navigation SATCOM, applying adaptive beamforming for Satellite array antenna to suppress interferences.

 

** Develop/Model Early Warning Radar Systems, and Integrated Tactical Warning / Attack Assessment. Develop requirements & Modeling stability and control algorithms for satellite orbital dynamics.

 

** Strong Knowledge and experience with the Navy EW projects & Surveillance Radars and Fire Control Radar Systems.

 

** Apply advanced techniques of the Engineering projects Management to improve the processing and guidelines.

 

** Provide MBSE and Resiliency techniques of Phased Array Radar & EW Systems with Navy-Raytheon Programs.

 

** Support the EW tasks of the EA-18G Growler, and F/18 E to perform escort and standoff jamming.

 

** Works on Low Observable System, Stealth Aircraft, RCS, VHF radars, IR Search and Track sensors.

 

** Modeling Adaptive RF DSP Techniques for radar receiver to suppress active, RFDM, and passive jammers.

 

** Develop RF Radars & EW Systems Requirements (Trades Analysis, Risk Analysis, Validation, and Verification).

 

** Design RF Digital Phased Array Radar sub-systems e.g. (such as EQ-36, Patriot FC System, FLIR 20, and SR Hawk).

 

** Contributing to Navy projects DBR, RF G/ATOR, AN/FPS-117, AN/TPS-80, AN/TPY-2, Aegis Weapons, Ground-based Mid-course Defense (GMD), GFC, C2BMC, BMDS, HIL, interceptors, and countermeasure systems. Analyze EM Radome-Antenna performance.

** Design/Test/integrate HPM (Magnetrons, Klystrons, TWT), Microwave photonic devices, and Optical Transceivers.

 

** Develop and Model the DSP Algorithms of the Adaptive Beamforming, Tracking Radar such as (Detection, Tracking, Identification, Discrimination, Classification, STAP, Lyapunov Filters, and Kalman Filters) using MATLAB& SIMULINK.

 

** Modeling and Simulation Tracking Radar Trajectories of the Maneuvering Targets and Interceptors.

 

** Model Fire Control Radar and Missile/Seeker Guidance Loop using MATLAB and SIMULINK.

 

** Design the controller of the Electromechanical Azimuth Drive with Advanced Technique.

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** Develop Reliability analysis and FMEA for all systems and subsystems (using Reliasoft, and Weibull tools).

 

** Apply Innovative signal processing Techniques, and Radar Testing Plan and Test Procedures Documents.

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** Build radar functional block diagrams with SIMULINK for modeling DSP radar algorithms.

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** Engineering Management and technical lead RF/Microwave, EO/IR imaging sensors, RF Circuits, Optoelectronic, Photonic, Microelectronics, CMOS, MEMS, and Mechatronics Projects.

 

** Long term experience in modeling radar systems and subsystems such as transmits waveforms, range equations for search, detection, tracking, adaptive thresholding, and adaptive beamforming. Apply modern Techniques of the Interference rejection, pulse compression, target tracking, Doppler signal processing, dual polarization, and spread spectrum to achieve the required high resolution. Design signal processing algorithms and data analysis.

 

** I perform the radar requirements analysis, theory and principles, with deep understanding of the RF radar modules design, development, and implementation process. Long term work experience in performing requirements validations of radar systems and verification of subsystem designs upon customer requests. I support all the phases of radar projects starting from developing system requirements to implementing and testing the prototype for manufacturing. I convert customer requirements into the required radar system architectures. Using new RF systems technologies to achieve better performance and lower cost technical solutions. Support IRAD developments of new technology. Develop technical proposals, and relevant presentations. Support hardware demonstrations, technical discussions. I define radar system project baseline, master plan, schedules, budgets, and specify resource to implement radar prototype. Apply DOORS to trace, and analyze radar systems requirements. Develop functional specifications, technical specifications requirements. Lead requirements definition, analysis, validation, management, functional analysis, performance analysis, verification system design, detailed trade studies, and system integration. Experience in systems development, identify customer needs, the system operational environment, interfacing systems, logistic support requirements. Define customer needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, documenting requirements. Build blocks corresponding to specific product types analyzing, specifying, and validating the component interfaces.

 

** Strong knowledge of Electromagnetic Radar Theory, Antenna Theory, Radiators Waveguides, Microstrip Patch, and Transmission Lines design techniques. Solid knowledge and deep experience in RF/ Microwave, and DSP design techniques applied to Phased Array Radars, MIMO radars, fire control radars, Counter Rockets, SAR, ISAR, and Command Systems C4ISR. Solid background and work experience in the areas of 4D Radar Imaging, Adaptive Signal Processing, Spectral Estimation, Detection, and Tracking Targets among moving clutter.

 

** I develop EW Electronic attack (EA), and Electronic Protection (EP) systems techniques to counter emerging threats to airborne platforms. Understand the battlefield tactics data fusion to support the decision making process. Experience in SIGINT, Communications intelligence (COMINT), Electronics intelligence (ELINT), foreign instrumentation signals intelligence (FISINT), imagery intelligence (IMINT), human resources intelligence (HUMINT), measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT). Skills in supporting Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Experience in radio direction finding (DF), recording, and analysis of communications signals and SIGINT processing, analysis, production, and reporting. Develop military intelligent tactics, techniques, and procedures. Develop accurate predictive analysis for the IMINT of Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar System (ASARS), and UAV imagery. Analyze tactical reconnaissance imagery. Knowledgeable of Radar Target Signature, Low Observables, Anechoic chambers and EM Radiation Measurements Expert, performing Analysis & Design all calculation tasks for radar cross sections of targets. Resolve issues of the finite range and radar characteristics such as finite bandwidth and short pulse effects.

 

** I develop adaptive signal processing protection/search/track/discrimination, Kalman filter algorithms, performance assessment trade studies, and analysis of sensor signal and data processing subsystems. Develop trades analysis for airborne radar systems, phased array radars, Ka- band missile seeker radar, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) hardware, image processing, analysis, algorithm development, and HW & SW integration. 

Strong knowledge of RF signal propagation, RF hardware, including radar and antenna technologies, and RF signal processing techniques. Understanding the Electromagnetics and Computational Electromagnetics (CEM), pattern recognition techniques with applications to radar. Hands on to support standard laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers having solid knowledge of the military RF electronics, and HW systems design.

 

** Design adaptive microstrip phased array, slot antenna arrays, leaky wave antenna, surface wave antenna, horn antenna, and log-periodic antenna. Modeling and simulation of phased array antenna, matching impedance using MATLAB, MATHCAD, AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, CST Microwave studio, and PSPICE software tools, anechoic chamber, and lab equipment to evaluate the radar and antenna system performance.

 

`** Solid background and design experience to upgrade the high power microwave tube technology of the Magnetrons, klystrons and TWT, Linear Beam tubes Voltage Tenable Magnetron and their application in radar systems. Support tasks of RCS measure in anechoic chamber, RCS reduction, Low Observable design, analysis, and test such as AN/APG-78 LONGBOW Radar.

 

** Develop advanced system solutions through the use of system-level trade-offs among alternative approaches to make interfaces and interactions as simple as possible for efficient manufacture, system integration, test, operational maintenance, reliability, and ease of in-service upgrading focusing on interdependence of performance and cost. Apply new technology and manages resulting risks. Lead the principal stages (concept, engineering, and post) development of system life cycle. Follow scientific/professional methods in doing the activities of Requirements analysis, Functional definition, Physical definition (Synthesis, Physical Analysis, and Allocation), and Design validation (Verification, Evaluation).

 

** Solid knowledge and applications to radar signal processing, concealed weapon detection, ground-penetrating radar, advanced MIMO STAP algorithms, and Kalman filtering for ISAR imaging systems.

 

** I conduct fundamental research and prototype algorithm development across all forms of imagery and geospatial analysis, including such diverse topics as the geochemical composition of materials to computer vision and data mining. Lead team to apply innovative design techniques to achieve UHF-band, S-band, X-band, and Ka-band/hybrid dual-band efficient radiator element, small size, and light weight array system.

 

** Experience in assessment the target tracking, phased array radar technologies, GMTI, SAR, and ISAR radar systems. Experience with the System Integrity Architecture, Design, Integration, and Verification Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Solid understanding of risk management principles, and experience in risk management on largescale systems.

 

** Specify the mechanisms of radiation effects on electronic devices, simulation techniques for soft-error. Develop the detection and classification techniques of faults, errors and failures. Develop the Root Cause Analysis for Faulty Conditions Hierarchies of space electronic sensors, and mitigation techniques against failures in electronic systems. Characterize the effects of the Sources of terrestrial radiation on electronic systems and subsystems. Develop techniques to mitigate the solar wind and the earth gravitational and magnetic fields.

 

** Hands on RF/microwave lab measurement instruments such as Signal Analyzer and Spectrum Analyzer, Agilent Network Analyzer, and Agilent Vector Signal Analyzer.

 

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GN&C Systems Specialist who can simultaneously lead the following Projects:

** This resume for a Multiple Skillful Senior Engineer with deep experience for Developing Requirements,
Modeling, Design, and Simulation of the GNC Systems using MATLAB & SIMULINK, and Kalman Filtering

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** Modeling Aerospace flight dynamics, Sensors, Trajectory, Momentum Control, and Attitude Dynamics.

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** Modeling and simulation algorithms for hypersonic, launch vehicles, to compensate uncertain dynamics.

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** Modeling, design and simulation of electromechanical and hydraulic actuator control systems.

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** Apply model-based design, modeling, sensors simulation, using MATLAB & SIMULINK, and dSPACE for realtime systems relevant to aerospace flight controls, Liquid Acquisition Devices, and Propulsion Systems.

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** Develop Requirements, processing the V-model phases of aerospace vehicle.

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** Convert customer requirements into system design concepts and technical specifications.

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** Manage requirements with DOORS to develop component level performance specifications.

 

** Develop trade analysis to drive design decisions and assessments per the program Statement of Work (SOW).

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** Evaluate the HW and Processor in Loop-Testing of the aerospace multiple Electronic Control Units (ECU).

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** Design Model Reference Adaptive Controls of (Robot Manipulator) System Dynamics MATLAB& SIMULINK.

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** Support MDA projects of Aegis, and BMD systems and THAAD future development. Model Guided Missile/RF Radar Seeker Guidance Loop and Antenna Robotics Controls.

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** Deep experience with strong knowledge for modeling, design, simulation of the Civil Aircraft sensors and
chapters such as the ATA22, ATA29, ATA32, and ATA76, focusing on design for Reliability and Safety. I develop the aircraft systems based on FAA standard SAE ARP4754A, applying Reliability Analysis methods (FHA, DFMEA/FMEA, FMECA, FTA, and CCA) using Reliasoft tool, and safety analysis techniques (SFHA, PSSA, SSA) based on FAA safety standards SAE ARP4761, DO178C, DO254, and ARP-4754A.

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** Develop Spacecraft Phased Array Radar/IR Sensors and DSP Algorithms (STAP and Kalman Filters).

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** Develop Reliability Analysis, FMEA, Aerospace Safety (using Reliasoft, and Weibull tools).

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** Solid knowledge and design experience using Software tools for HW sensors designs (RF Circuits,
Microelectronics, CMOS, MEMS, Mechatronics, Optoelectronics, and Electromechanical).

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