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I am a seasoned electronics engineer and PCB designer with over two decades of hands-on experience in CAD design, prototype fabrication, troubleshooting, and project coordination. I specialize in high-density, high-speed digital and mixed-signal PCBs, as well as enclosure and cable harness design, with a strong background in transitioning legacy designs into modern CAD environments. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust hardware and efficient production processes. Throughout my career I have led quality control and assurance efforts in regulated settings, collaborated closely with Mechanical Engineering and contract manufacturers, and delivered on-time product flow for multiple clients across defense, imaging, and communications sectors. I value clear documentation, NDA integrity, and mentoring teammates to leverage CAD tools and best practices for reliable, repeatable hardware development.…I am a seasoned electronics engineer and PCB designer with over two decades of hands-on experience in CAD design, prototype fabrication, troubleshooting, and project coordination. I specialize in high-density, high-speed digital and mixed-signal PCBs, as well as enclosure and cable harness design, with a strong background in transitioning legacy designs into modern CAD environments. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust hardware and efficient production processes. Throughout my career I have led quality control and assurance efforts in regulated settings, collaborated closely with Mechanical Engineering and contract manufacturers, and delivered on-time product flow for multiple clients across defense, imaging, and communications sectors. I value clear documentation, NDA integrity, and mentoring teammates to leverage CAD tools and best practices for reliable, repeatable hardware development.

DAVID A. RAPPAPORT

Product Designer, Designer, 3D Designer, +2

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I am a seasoned electronics engineer and PCB designer with over two decades of hands-on experience in CAD design, prototype fabrication, troubleshooting, and project coordination. I specialize in high-density, high-speed digital and mixed-signal PCBs, as well as enclosure and cable harness design, with a strong background in transitioning legacy designs into modern CAD environments. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust hardware and efficient production processes. Throughout my career I have led quality control and assurance efforts in regulated settings, collaborated closely with Mechanical Engineering and contract manufacturers, and delivered on-time product flow for multiple clients across defense, imaging, and communications sectors. I value clear documentation, NDA integrity, and mentoring teammates to leverage CAD tools and best practices for reliable, repeatable hardware development.…I am a seasoned electronics engineer and PCB designer with over two decades of hands-on experience in CAD design, prototype fabrication, troubleshooting, and project coordination. I specialize in high-density, high-speed digital and mixed-signal PCBs, as well as enclosure and cable harness design, with a strong background in transitioning legacy designs into modern CAD environments. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust hardware and efficient production processes. Throughout my career I have led quality control and assurance efforts in regulated settings, collaborated closely with Mechanical Engineering and contract manufacturers, and delivered on-time product flow for multiple clients across defense, imaging, and communications sectors. I value clear documentation, NDA integrity, and mentoring teammates to leverage CAD tools and best practices for reliable, repeatable hardware development.

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I am a seasoned electronics engineer and PCB designer with over two decades of hands-on experience in CAD design, prototype fabrication, troubleshooting, and project coordination. I specialize in high-density, high-speed digital and mixed-signal PCBs, as well as enclosure and cable harness design, with a strong background in transitioning legacy designs into modern CAD environments. I thrive on turning complex requirements into robust hardware and efficient production processes.

Throughout my career I have led quality control and assurance efforts in regulated settings, collaborated closely with Mechanical Engineering and contract manufacturers, and delivered on-time product flow for multiple clients across defense, imaging, and communications sectors. I value clear documentation, NDA integrity, and mentoring teammates to leverage CAD tools and best practices for reliable, repeatable hardware development.

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Work Experience

Senior PCB Designer at Private Contractor

January 1, 2014 - Present

Contract Senior PCB Designer leveraging Altium to layout and route high-density PCBs for on-site and remote work. Responsible for fabrication package creation and library maintenance, with experience in high-speed digital (microprocessor/FPGA with DDR2/3 RAM), analog, RF, Bluetooth, LTE, and power supply designs. Recurrent client work includes Arete Associates, Vermeer Corporation, CO Guardian, IOTA Engineering, Circuit Check, Gener8, Aclima, RxSight, PCDWorks, HNu-Photonics, Nucurrent, and NASA-Jacobs (Johnson Space Center). All work performed under strict NDAs.

Senior CAD Design Engineer at Photometrics

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014

Designed and laid out high-density, high-speed PCBs for CCD/CMOS camera systems. Implemented differential matched-length and matched-impedance routing, created CAD library parts, and integrated 3D models. Produced detailed fabrication, assembly, and hardware drawings; translated legacy designs to Altium Designer 13; authored routing files for Specctra Autorouter; trained staff on Altium workflows; coordinated with Mechanical Engineering to deliver end-user products and managed product revision updates.

Senior CAD Design Engineer at Vadatech, Inc.

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Designed and laid out high-density, high-speed PCBs with extensive differential routing and impedance control. Created CAD library parts, fabrication/assembly drawings (AutoCAD) and produced .do routing files for Specctra Autorouter.

Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer at Raytheon Missile Systems / Rey West Facility – M12 / Test Systems Design Center

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Designed military PCBs using Unix-based Mentor Graphics tools and PC-based OrCad. Researched component data, built libraries, and ensured IPC 2221/ IPC 2222 compliance. Maintained DoD-level information handling and contributed to government-standard documentation packages.

Design Engineer/Coordinator at Advanced Digital Systems, Inc.

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001

Defined product design parameters with in-house engineering staff. Managed workflow and resources to meet R&D and production deadlines. Created schematics, laid out PCBs with OrCad, defined component packaging, and produced BOMs. Coordinated contract manufacturing and authored technical documentation. Assisted with contracted radio field studies and product installations as needed.

Associate Engineer at Cybernetic Research Laboratories

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Collaborated with client engineers to define, design, and fabricate custom PCBs. Managed workflow and project deadlines, conducted design reviews, estimated fabrication costs, and coordinated with PCB manufacturers to balance cost and quality. Involved in surface mount and through-hole design, mixed-signal PCB design, component selection, and vendor research.

Lead Engineering Technician / Head of Quality Control and Quality Assurance at Hearing Innovations Inc.

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Led the QC and QA departments to meet FDA requirements for non-invasive medical devices. Coordinated PCB fabrication with outside board houses, built ultrasound hearing devices for clinical testing, documented development progress, and trained staff in soldering and assembly.

Senior Staff Technologist Level II at BELLCORE (Bell Communications Research)

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1994

Developed CAD databases for Personal Communications System (PCS) using TDM/TDMA, designed EPLD databases, and contributed to ASIC design for size and power reduction. Built and maintained prototype PCS systems and designed PCBs using Mentor Graphics and ASICs using Compass/VLSI tools.

Engineering Technician at Corporate Computer Systems Inc.

January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1988

Sole digital engineering technician for the hardware division. Established and maintained the digital hardware fabrication department, designed, built, and programmed a variety of microprocessor-based systems per customer specifications. Supported field installations, testing, and maintenance as part of custom system development.