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IEEE Buenaventura
October 2020 Newsletter

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IEEE Announcements

•  Oct 14: Automotive Radar – A Signal Processing Perspective on Current Technology and Future SystemsOnline
•  Oct 22: Artificial Intelligence Applications to Modernize Cancer SurveillanceOnline
•  Webinar Series from IEEE
•  IEEE Buenaventura Recognized for Membership Development
•  Join IEEE Now and Get Membership Benefits through the End of 2021

Other Local Happenings

•  Mentors Needed: Future City Competition

Reports from Previous Meetings

•  An Engineer’s Introduction to Lightweight Backpacking… and Great Places to Go

Job Opportunities and Sponsors

•  Advanced Personnel ProfilesStaffing & Recruiting Since 1995
•  AstranisGetting the next four billion people online by building next-generation telecoms satellites
•  Hydra ElectricLeaders In Aerospace Switch & Sensor Technology
•  Syntesis GlobalManagement Consulting

IEEE Announcements

October 14, 2020
Automotive Radar – A Signal Processing Perspective on Current Technology and Future Systems
6:30 PM PDT
Online Meeting

Speaker: Markus Gardill
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Overview

Radar systems are a key technology of modern vehicle safety & comfort systems. Without doubt it will only be the symbiosis of Radar, Lidar and camera based sensor systems which can enable advanced autonomous driving functions soon. This presentation will introduce the topic with a review on the fundamentals of FMCW radar and then dive into the details of fast chirp FMCW processing. Starting with the fundamentals of target range and velocity estimation based on the radar data matrix, the spatial dimension available using modern single input multiple output (SIMO) and multiple input multiple output (MIMO) radar systems will be introduced and radar processing based on the radar data cube is discussed. Of interest is the topic of angular resolution one of the key drawbacks which e.g. render Lidar systems superior to radar in some situations. Consequently, traditional and modern methods for direction of arrival estimation in FMCW radar systems are presented. The talk concludes with an outlook on future system aspects such as application of neural networks or over the air de ramping.

About the Speaker

Markus Gardill is professor for Satellite Communication Systems at the chair of computer science VII robotics and telematics at the university of Würzburg. He received the Dipl. Ing. and Dr. Ing. degree in systems of information and multimedia technology/electrical engineering from the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen Nürnberg , Germany, in 2010 and 2015, respectively, where he was a research assistant, teaching fellow, and later head of the team for radio communication technology. Between 2015 and 2020 he was R&D engineer and research cluster owner for optical and imaging metrology systems at Robert Bosch GmbH. Later he joined InnoSenT GmbH as head of the group radar signal processing & tracking, developing together with his team new generations of automotive radar sensors for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving. His main research interest include radar and communication systems, antenna (array) design, and signal processing algorithms. His particular interest is space time processing such as e.g. beamforming and direction of arrival estimation, together with cognitive and adaptive systems. He has a special focus on combining the domains of signal processing and microwave/electromagnetics to develop new approaches on antenna array implementation and array signal processing. His further research activities include distributed coherent/non coherent networks for advanced detection and perception, machine learning techniques for spatial signal processing, highly flexible software defined radio/radar systems, and communication systems for NewSpace. Markus Gardill is member of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (IEEE MTT-S). He is a Distinguished Microwave Lecturer (DML) for the DML term 2018 2020 with a presentation on signal processing and system aspects of automotive radar systems.

Presented by: IEEE Buenaventura Section - Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Chapter

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October 22, 2020
Artificial Intelligence Applications to Modernize Cancer Surveillance
6:00 PM PDT
Online Meeting

Speaker: Georgia Tourassi
Meetings are free and open to the public. Announcement: www.ieee-bv.org/flyer/2020-10-emb

Overview

Pathology reports are a primary source of information for cancer registries which process high volumes of free-text reports annually. Information extraction and coding is a manual, labor-intensive process. In this talk I will discuss the latest artificial intelligence technologies, presenting both theoretical and practical perspectives that are relevant to natural language processing of clinical pathology reports for computational cancer phenotyping. Using different deep learning architectures, I will present benchmark studies for various information extraction tasks and discuss their importance in supporting a comprehensive and scalable national cancer surveillance program.

About the Speaker

Dr. Georgia (Gina) Tourassi is the Director of the National Center for Computational Sciences at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Concurrently, she holds appointments as an adjunct Professor of Radiology at Duke University and the University of Tennessee and as a joint UT-ORNL Professor of the Bredesen Center Data Science Program at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Her scholarly work includes 13 US patents and innovation disclosures and more than 250 peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings articles, editorials, and book chapters. She is elected Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, the American Association of Medical Physicists, and the International Society for Optics and Photonics. She is Senior member and Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Her research interests include artificial intelligence in biomedicine, biomedical informatics, clinical decision support, digital epidemiology, and data-driven biomedical discovery. Dr. Tourassi holds a B.S. degree in Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University.

Presented by: IEEE Southern Alberta Section – Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Chapter

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Webinar Series from IEEE

•  IEEE AESS Distinguished Lecturer SeriesIEEE Aerospace & Electronic Systems Society
This initiative allows AESS to continue providing members with the respected and reputable Distinguished Lecturer program. Registration is completely free and will be limited to the first 100 registrants per event. In the case you are unable to register, you can also attend the webinar concurrently via Facebook Live, or access the webinar recording following the event on the IEEE AESS Resource Center.
  –  October 1: Radar Adaptivity: Antenna Based Signal Processing Techniques
  –  October 8: Radar, Phased-Arrays, Metamaterials (Invisible Man), Stealth, Ultra-Wideband, Cognitive Adaptive Arrays, MIMO, 5G
  –  October 12: New Concepts in Maritime Detection
  –  October 22: Deep Learning Based RF Target Classification: Recent Results and Technical Challenges
  –  October 28: Target Tracking and Data Fusion: How to Get the Most Out of Your Sensors

•  IEEE CS Build Your Career SeriesIEEE Computer Society
Focus on topics such as effective communication, tips for email writing, personal brand management, career transition and interviewing skills and so on.
  –  October 21: Writing Confident, Efficient Emails

•  IEEE CS Distinguished Lecturer SeriesIEEE Computer Society
Features discussions on such topics as MBSE with & without Simulation, Cyber-Physical Security, Unconventional Computer Arithmetic, Quantum Internet, among some of the selected topics.
  –  October 9: The Rise of the Quantum Internet
  –  October 16 & 17: Conference: Hot Topics in Cybersecurity

•  IEEE-USA Webinars
IEEE-USA’s vision is to serve the U.S. IEEE member by being the technical professional's best resource for achieving lifelong career vitality and by providing an effective voice on policies that promote U.S. prosperity.
  –  October 3: The Life of a Consultant


IEEE Buenaventura Recognized for Membership Development

IEEE Buenaventura Section has been recognized for 2020 Outstanding Membership Development. “You are to be commended for continuing to grow IEEE membership in the Buenaventura Section, especially during this very difficult time in our world and our lives”, said Andrejs Romanovs, IEEE Membership Recruitment and Recovery Chair. The membership development goals were developed based on the section’s three year performance.


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Other Local Happenings

Mentors Needed: Future City Competition

Are you a professional in the world of engineering, architecture, city planning, technology, or a related field? Future City is an inspiring STEM experience for middle school-aged students. This year's virtual program offers impactful volunteer opportunities you can do from the comfort of your home or office.

Mentors volunteer directly with student teams and share real-life STEM experiences, offer technical guidance, and help translate academic concepts to the real world of engineering and city design. Since this year is virtual, you can volunteer to be a STEM mentor no matter where you are located.

As a mentor, you work in tandem with the team educator to guide the students as they work on the project deliverables. In the early weeks, you’ll meet with the kids to get to know them and focus them on the big picture: good urban design, an overview of the city essay topic, and brainstorming possible solutions. Later, you might help with the city model, teaching the students about scale, and helping them fine-tune their presentation. Making yourself available to review things like the city essay and ideas of futuristic components is helpful too. Just remember you are an advisor and the students do all the actual work.

Presented by: Future City is a program of DiscoverE

See the Future City Competition web site for more details.

Reports from Previous Meetings

An Engineer’s Introduction to Lightweight Backpacking… and Great Places to Go

This summer has been unusual for most of us. So we took a break from our usual technical talks. Instead we held lectures on topics which are more relevant to our lives. Dennis Horowitz, an entrepreneur and an avid outdoorsman gave an interesting lecture on backpacking techniques and do’s and don’ts. He also showed some interesting places to hike and backpack in this area. The meeting was well attended and interactive with the audience.

The meeting was recorded. The link to the recording and the slides are available here: www.ieee-bv.org/report/2020-09-mtt

Job Opportunities and Sponsors

Advanced Personnel Profiles
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Santa Barbara area

Company is developing cutting edge advances in sensing, microfabrication and electronics creating next generation of wearable diagnostic devices.

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•  Degreed in Electrochemistry or chemistry with 5 years experience of biosensor development.
•  Knowledge of enzymatic-based sensor, hydrogel constructs, electrodeposition processes and electrochemical systems.

Biosensor Development Engineer

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•  Extensive modeling and industrial design skills with CAD, preferably SolidWorks
•  Experience working with a small or medium size team
•  Able to mentor small engineering team

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Astranis
Getting the next four billion people online by building next-generation telecoms satellites

San Francisco, CA

Astranis is going to get the next four billion people online by building next-generation telecommunications satellites, and they need your help. They’re hiring senior electrical engineers to join their 60-person, San Francisco-based team of world-class engineers from SpaceX, Qualcomm, Google, Apple, Boeing, NASA, and more. Prior space experience is not necessary, but you have to be comfortable getting your hands dirty with real hardware.

Openings include
•  Senior Power Electronics Engineer
•  Senior Avionics Engineer

For more information, please reach out to Christian Keil, or visit their web site to check out all their open jobs.

Also, check out the IEEE Spectrum article on smallsats, where Astranis is featured.


Hydra Electric
Leaders In Aerospace Switch & Sensor Technology

Electrical Engineer

Overview

As a member of the technical staff, the electrical engineer is responsible for the design of new electronic products up to full production. This includes specification reviews, development program timelines and reports, design reviews, simple mechanical designs, documentation packages, preproduction builds and transfers to production. Also responsible for technical support of some mature electronic products currently in production.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Assists in the review and approval of contractor plans, including goals and objectives, works breakdown structure, detailed scope descriptions, detailed schedules, risk management approach, milestone descriptions, budgets and staffing requirements
•  Coordinates and performs field management assessments and audits/surveillance
•  Provides technical direction, serves as a point of contact or business liaison, prepares briefings for senior management and assists in problem resolution specific to the program/project
•  Designs and tests electronic products
•  Writes, manufactures and tests procedures and reports
•  Participates in project teams and all activities related to the development of new products
•  Provides technical support to sales and marketing for bids and proposals
•  Designs and prototypes Analog precision Electronics with operational amplifiers, Instrumentation amplifiers, voltage regulators
•  Develops and tests EMI filters including Pi-networks and passive filter components
•  Develops and tests transient and Lightning protection circuits
•  Performs testing or reviews testing to EMI and Lightning requirements of DO160 and Mil—STD-461/462
•  Works with automated equipment using Labview code
•  Designs and develops PCB assemblies
•  Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Education and Experience

•  Bachelor of Science in Electrical engineering or Physics
•  Minimum of two years’ experience in electronic design with electronic circuit technology assembly processes (analog, digital and/or high voltage design)
•  Experience in design, repair and analysis of electronic systems. Must have exposure to electrical engineering design principles and methodologies
•  Knowledge of CAD software (ProE or AutoCAD preferred)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Direct Reports

None

Interested? Contact HR@hydraelectric.com for more information.


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