Alex Underwood
About Alex Underwood
Alex Underwood is an Electrical Engineer 1 at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, specializing in environmental testing and system integration tests. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from California State University-Sacramento and has held various roles in engineering and education.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Currently, Alex Underwood holds the position of Electrical Engineer 1 at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he leads the electrical design of ground support equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle development, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). His responsibilities include performing hardware testing on harnesses, which encompasses continuity, polarity, insulation resistance, and dielectric testing. Additionally, he designs test equipment and develops test plans for system integration tests, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Alex Underwood earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from California State University-Sacramento, completing his studies from 2014 to 2021. He also participated in The GREEN Program, focusing on Sustainability Studies in 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in electrical engineering, particularly in environmental testing and system integration.
Background
Before joining Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Alex Underwood gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as an Electrical Engineering Intern at Kratos from 2020 to 2021, contributing to projects in the same organization. Additionally, he served as an Extension Specialist at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School from 2016 to 2020 and held a position as a Campus Ambassador for The GREEN Program in 2020. His early career also includes five years in facilities maintenance at Jesuit High School.
Achievements
In his current role, Alex Underwood serves as the system administrator for Zuken E3 electrical design software. He is responsible for developing training documentation and training other employees on schematic creation standards and database component development. His contributions to the electrical design and testing processes at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions highlight his expertise in the field.