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Cade Pankey

@cadepankey

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Physicist experienced in RF/RADAR testing, lab management, and scientific software development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply RF/RADAR testing expertise, develop control and data systems, and lead lab operations in collaborative, mission-driven teams.

I am a highly analytical physicist with over four years of hands-on experience managing laboratories, testing complex RF and RADAR systems, and developing control and data tools in MATLAB, Python, and C++.

At BAE Systems I led technical testing, automated hardware control, and rapid troubleshooting during live collection events, improving field operations and ensuring reliable data capture. Previously, I modeled EMI/EMC phenomena, developed MATLAB database tools for test-data management, and created FAA-compliant lightning zoning models for aircraft.

I have published peer-reviewed research on inertial motion on the Earth's spheroidal surface and have supported physics instruction and laboratory teaching, emphasizing clear documentation, reproducible results, and practical student training.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Scientist II

BAE Systems

Aug 2022 - Nov 2025 (3 years 3 months)

Managed and executed technical testing of complex RF and radar systems, developing MATLAB and C control software to automate hardware and support live data collection; improved field troubleshooting and maintenance under time-sensitive conditions.

RADAR Matlab C++Oscilloscopes Equipment Maintenance Troubleshooting

Scientist

Electro Magnetic Applications

May 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Modeled EMI/EMC phenomena to customer specifications and built MATLAB database applications to organize test data; developed lightning zoning models for aircraft compliant with FAA regulations.

Matlab Lightning Zoning FAA Regulations Simulation

Research Assistant

Utah State University

Oct 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Conducted and documented research on inertial motion on a spheroidal Earth contributing to a peer-reviewed publication and provided instructional laboratory support for classical mechanics and electromagnetism courses.

Research Scientific Writing Classical Mechanics Data Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Utah State University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Activities and societies: Research assistant and laboratory teaching assistant; contributed to a peer-reviewed publication on inertial motion on the Earth's spheroidal surface.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Physics with coursework in Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Classical Mechanics, Thermal Physics, and Astronomy.