Leslie Wade Email Address

Staff Hardware Engineer

SEAKR Engineering (www.SEAKR.com) is a world-leading provider of advanced state-of-the-art electronic avionics for space applications. Since its inception in 1982, SEAKR has delivered some of the most sophisticated solutions in the industry on-time and on-budget. More than ninety of these units have launched with all having met or exceeded mission objectives. SEAKR's leading edge space avionics include IP routers as well as software-defined radios, high-performance payload processors, modular spacecraft avionics, and solid state recorders.

Engineering and Project Management professional with a PMP certification and the keen ability to develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets. Identify necessary resources for projects and define and assign major project roles. Develop strategic relationships with vendors for products and services related to project. Design, develop, and produce electrical products including circuit boards, sensors, and instrumentation. AREAS OF EXPERTISE -Project Management: Certified Project Management Professional with demonstrated ability to manage and direct cross-functional teams in collaboration for product releases. Possess excellent decision making, conflict resolution, problem solving, and leadership capabilities. -Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying technical information across different mediums. Ability to organize and present concepts, ideas, and progress to associates and executive management and convert business proposals into executable project plans. -Engineering and Design: Highly skilled in analog, digital, and PCB circuit board design and layout systems. Possess strong mechanical skills and familiarity with visible and near infrared sensors, spectrometer systems, low noise instruments, custom battery development, and injection molded plastic design. -Testing and Analysis: Ability to apply research, testing, and compliance requirements to prototype and product design. Familiar with EMI and CE testing, safety testing, and evaluation of methods and criteria. -Embedded Systems: Knowledgeable with Windows CE and Linux systems.