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Brady Nielsen

@bradynielsen

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I lead engineering for global ISR ground stations, SATCOM systems, and telecommunications solutions.

United States

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At Sigma Defense, I coordinate engineering, operations, and auxiliary support for global ISR LOS and SATCOM programs, including LEO and MEO research programs.

Previously at L3 Technologies and Applied Signal Technology, I led Predator ground-station, antenna, SATCOM terminal, remote video terminal, link-analysis, and telecommunications software efforts for DoD customers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

SETA Contractor & AISR Ground Stations Lead Engineer

Current

Sigma Defense

Jun 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Coordinate engineering, operations, and auxiliary support groups for global ISR LOS and SATCOM programs, including LEO and MEO research programs.

ISR Satellite Communications Lo S Engineering Coordination Operations Management

Project Engineer

L3 Technologies

Mar 2007 - Jun 2019 (12 years 3 months)

Led initial FMS effort to the Italian Air Force, including operational and environmental testing and qualification of FMS versions of the Predator ILMA, IMA, and SETSS, as well as technical training. Responsible for FSST/SETSS antenna layouts at all CONUS and OCONUS ACC and USSOCOM sites, and led design, production, and deployment of the first-generation SATCOM Remote Video Terminal.

FMS Predator SETSS FSST Satellite Communications Antenna Design Link Analysis Frequency Planning Engineering Analysis

Telecommunications Engineer

Applied Signal Technology

May 2000 - Mar 2007 (6 years 10 months)

Designed and implemented software/firmware algorithms for identification and analysis of telecommunication protocols. Led multi-scale system integration efforts at multiple DOD sites and developed system design software that automated processes and documentation.

Telecommunications Algorithm Design Firmware Software Development System Integration DoD