Joshua Orfield
About Joshua Orfield
Joshua Orfield is a Senior Electrical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in engineering roles across various organizations.
Title
Senior Electrical Engineer
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Professional Background
Joshua Orfield has been with Sandia National Laboratories as a Senior Electrical Engineer since 2016, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. Previously, he worked at TransCore as a Systems Engineer from 2013 to 2016. His earlier career includes roles at the USAF as an Ionospheric Sensor Engineer and as an Air Force Officer. He also held positions at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs as an IT Helpdesk Technician and at Nellis AFB Information Tickets and Tours as a Recreation Aid.
Educational Background
Joshua Orfield holds multiple degrees. He achieved a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico School of Engineering in 2016. Additionally, he earned a Master's degree in Theology/Theological Studies from Liberty University in 2011. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2009 and an Associate of Science (AS) in General studies from the College of Southern Nevada in 2007.
Engineering Projects
Throughout his career, Joshua has been involved in various engineering projects. He developed a phased array system by phase locking multiple software digital radio receivers, implemented a software digital beacon receiver using GNU/Open Source Software, and designed a microcontroller-controlled sensor board for measuring temperature, humidity, and dew point. The project included developing the corresponding computer software for data communication and storage.