Josean Alvarez
About Josean Alvarez
Josean Alvarez is a Lead Integration Engineer at Janus Research Group, where he has worked since 2012. He specializes in automation and systems engineering, notably improving test processes and developing hardware requirements for radar systems.
Work at Janus Research Group
Josean Alvarez has been employed at Janus Research Group as the Lead Integration Engineer since 2012. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the development of a MATLAB Graphical User Interface that automates s-parameter measurements, resulting in a 20% reduction in test time. His expertise in integration engineering has been pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Josean Alvarez earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, where he studied from 1997 to 2003. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in engineering, focusing on systems engineering and integration across various industries.
Background in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Josean Alvarez held several engineering positions at notable companies. He worked at Eastman Kodak Company as a Development Engineer/Electrical Engineer from 2003 to 2006. He then transitioned to Motorola as a Senior Electrical Engineer for one year. His experience continued at Raytheon and GE Transportation, where he served as a Senior Electrical Engineer and Senior Systems Engineer, respectively.
Achievements in Systems Engineering
Josean Alvarez has demonstrated significant leadership and technical skills throughout his career. At Northrop Grumman, he led a team of 12 systems engineers, resulting in six team members receiving promotions. He also improved digital continuity test processes, achieving a 433% reduction in completion time. His work includes developing antenna hardware requirements and using Model-Based Systems Engineering to create system architecture block diagrams.
Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, Josean Alvarez has made notable technical contributions, including the design and integration of radar calibration test routines using MATLAB and C++. He updated MATLAB post-processing codes for GaAs to GaN T/R Modules, facilitating easier assessment of antenna parameters. His work in various roles has consistently focused on enhancing system performance and efficiency.