Troy Soares
About Troy Soares
Troy Soares is an RF Electrical Engineer currently employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Sacramento, California, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in electronic design, EMI control, and has contributed to outfitting military aircraft over his career.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Troy Soares has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as an RF Electrical Engineer since 2021. His role is based in Sacramento, California, where he has contributed to various projects for three years. His responsibilities include integration and troubleshooting, as well as developing EMI control plans. Soares specializes in high-speed transmission design and mission/quality assurance, leveraging his extensive experience in the defense sector.
Previous Experience in Electrical Engineering
Prior to his current role, Troy Soares worked at Rockwell Collins as an electrical engineer from 1992 to 2007, where he focused on interconnect design and served as the EMI focal point for 15 years. He also held a position as an EMI and EMC electrical engineer at Rockwell Collins from 2007 to 2009. His brief tenure at Technisource in 2007 as an electrical engineer lasted one month, where he also focused on EMI and EMC.
Education and Expertise
Troy Soares studied Electrical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, earning a B.S. degree from 1987 to 1992. He also attended Nevada Union from 1983 to 1987. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in electronic design and PCB layout, as well as software programming and failure tracking.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Soares possesses a diverse skill set that includes root cause analysis and the creation of automated program metrics dashboards. He has extensive experience outfitting fighter jets, attack helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft. His expertise also encompasses leading the IUID process and developing Access databases, which enhances his capabilities in project management and technical documentation.