Ed Brown
About Ed Brown
Ed Brown is a Principal Microwave Engineer with extensive experience in RF and microwave design, having worked at various companies including Teledyne Microwave Solutions and Agilent Technologies. He holds a BSEE from the University of California, Davis, and an MSEE from Santa Clara University.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Ed Brown is currently employed as a Principal Microwave Engineer at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions. He has held this position since 2023, working in San Jose, California. In this role, he focuses on microwave engineering, contributing to the development of advanced technologies in defense and security applications.
Previous Experience in Microwave Engineering
Before joining Kratos Defense, Ed Brown worked at several notable companies in the field of microwave engineering. He served as a Sr. RF Microwave Design Engineer at Teledyne Microwave Solutions from 2020 to 2023. His previous roles include positions at MicroWave Technology, Inc. as a Sr. MMIC Design Engineer, and Comtech Xicom Technology as a Sr. RF Design Engineer, where he gained extensive experience in RF components and systems.
Education and Expertise
Ed Brown earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a focus on Microwave/Semiconductor Engineering from the University of California, Davis, completing his studies from 1986 to 1989. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a specialization in RF/Microwave Engineering from Santa Clara University. His educational background supports his expertise in developing linear Power Amplifiers and RF components at the RF Integrated Circuit (RFIC & MMIC) level.
Career Timeline and Roles
Ed Brown's career spans several decades, beginning in 1991 at Hewlett-Packard as an R&D Hardware Design Engineer. He then transitioned to Agilent Technologies and Avago Technologies as an IC Design Engineer. His career also includes significant roles at Endwave Corporation and Comtech Xicom Technology, where he focused on IC development and RF design. His diverse experience encompasses chip & wire circuit (MIC) level, RF board, and system integration.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Ed Brown possesses strong skills in circuit simulation and development for both Microwave Frequency and Millimeter-Wave (mmW) Frequency. His technical expertise includes the design and integration of RF components, with a specific focus on linear Power Amplifiers and RFIC/MMIC development. This skill set is crucial for advancing technology in the microwave engineering sector.