Samuel Szarka
About Samuel Szarka
Samuel Szarka is a Senior RF Design Engineer at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he has worked since 2007. He holds a BSEE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and has extensive experience in RF systems analysis and design.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Samuel Szarka has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as a Senior RF Design Engineer since 2007. In this role, he works on projects that involve complex RF system requirements, contributing to the long-term implementation and deployment of these systems. His responsibilities include advancing circuit card development through various stages, including simulation, prototyping, schematic entry, PCB layout, and verification.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Szarka earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He also studied RF Design at Besser Associates, enhancing his knowledge in this specialized field. His educational background supports his expertise in RF systems analysis, embedded C code development, and various RF design methodologies.
Background
Prior to his current position, Samuel Szarka worked as a Hardware Engineering Intern at ITT Systems from 2006 to 2007. This experience provided him with foundational skills in hardware engineering, which he has built upon during his career in RF design. His professional journey has been marked by a focus on multidisciplinary teamwork and complex project requirements.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Samuel Szarka possesses a range of technical skills relevant to RF design engineering. He is proficient in using advanced RF design and simulation tools, including Keysight ADS, Keysight Genesys, and Sonnet EM Simulation software. His expertise extends to designing communication circuits that operate across a frequency range from 10 MHz to 15 GHz, microwave frequency converter design, and frequency synthesizer design utilizing phase-locked loops (PLL) and direct digital synthesis (DDS).
Programming and Simulation Experience
In addition to his RF design capabilities, Samuel Szarka utilizes Python for various engineering tasks and simulations. His knowledge of embedded C code development using the CCS compiler complements his engineering skill set, enabling him to tackle diverse challenges in RF system design and analysis.