Athena Bauerle

Experience

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  Lockheed Martin

  Feb 1997 - Mar 2001

  Designed and Analyzed analog photonic link using direct modulation of a DFB laser and detection with a PIN photodiode at C-Band operation with 25% bandwidth. * Performed Link Budget Analysis for satellite communication links on key performance parameters (EIRP, phase noise and S/N). Identified link budget shortfalls and received recognition for research on crystal specification. * Created non-linear model of Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) for 2-tone spurious analysis.* Performed Electrical Worst Case Analysis on 44GHz LNA Downconverter for key performance parameters. * Product Integrity Engineer for Variable Gain Amplifier. Responsible for test and production processes for FLIGHT hw. * Quickly Identified and proved device degradation during production (ACSS) was caused by a malfunction of the plasma cleaner. This saved production time and prevented further device damage.* Ensured multiple hybrids were free of hydrogen contamination by researching and verifying hydrogen getter plan. * Wrote performance specification, test procedure and production planning* Collaborated with mechanical engineers, drafters, material engineers and assemblers to create 6-sigma designs. * Designed and tested X-Band Downconverter (7.5 GHz to 300MHz) hermetic module in coplanar waveguide (CPW) medium to meet performance requirements. Designed components/sub-assemblies to meet requirements of satellite communication payloads using circuit simulation tools, EESOF/Libra, in conjunction with 2.5D and 3D electromagnetic wave simulators. Show less

  • Senior Design Engineer

    Mar 2000 - Mar 2001

  • Design Engineer

    Feb 1997 - Mar 2000
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  Motorola

  Mar 2001 - Nov 2001

  Senior Research Engineer

  * Key contributor to characterize performance impacts in cable broadcasting; collaborated with systems engineering in the DWDM broadcast industry.* Updated system models to include more accurate equations. Also measured effective linewidth of DFB lasers.* Provided multiple solutions for equalizing the frequency response through Gain Flattening in Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers and nonlinearities of fiber filtering techniques.

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  Drexel University

  Jan 2002 - May 2003

  Research/Teaching Assistant

  * Taught and explained basic Microwave and Electromagnetic theories and principles to students as Teaching Assistant - at times, with only 1 hour notice. * Charaterized performance of a 1550nm tunable laser using BERT model of OOK digital transmission through fiber using OEO wavelength conversion measurements on a BERT with a tunable laser in the 1550 nm band.* Studied quantum mechanical behavior of QD detectors.

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  Brevard County Schools

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Science teacher

  * Taught Marine Science, Forensics, and Integrated II Science (Regular and Honors) to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.* Matched curriculum to NGSSS and enhanced with creative lessons that motivated students to learn. * Enhanced curriculum with online material, and guest speakers.* Utilized Edline for grading, class information, links, communication, and on-line quizzes.

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  Orlando Science Center

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  Educator Presenter

  Educator and Organizer for Laboratories and exhibits of various disciplines including, Chemistry, Physics, Forensics, Biology and Earth and Space Science. 30 students at a time for an hour-long lab. Explain safety measures and experiments with quick and clear direction to 32 students for an hour-long lab.

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  Brevard County Schools

  Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Physics and Science * Took responsibility mid-year for teaching six (6) Honors Physics Classes with BEST practices.* Designed and implemented instructional activities that actively engage students in meaningful learning experience through BEST practices.* Provided an environment conducive to learning and building relationship with students.* Communicated and interacted effectively with students, parents and collaborated freely with fellow staff to generate a team atmosphere.

  • Teacher

    Nov 2012 - May 2013

  • Physics Teacher

    Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
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  B-STEM Science

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  Program Coordinator

  B-STEM Science goals are to inspire youth to find their love of a branch of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. To accomplish this we expose students to experiences in the fields of STEM and introduce students to businesses so they can envision their future. we should invest in Our youth so as to achieve our full potential.

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  Source4Teachers

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Substitute Teacher
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  Faith Christian Academy (CO)

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Science Teacher
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  Sungevity

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2016

  Solar Specialist
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  KISS ELECTRIC, LLC

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2020

  solar design

  • Director of Solar Design

    Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Solar Engineer

    Sept 2016 - Oct 2018
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  Orbit Energy & Power, LLC

  May 2020 - Sept 2020

  Director of Solar Operations

  Director of PA Solar

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  Solar States

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Manager of Solar Sales
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  PosiGen

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2023

  Solar Operations Manager
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  GeoscapeSolar

  Jan 2024 - Oct 2024

  Operation Manager