PER H*JFELDT

Accomplished Senior Electronic Engineer

969 West Main Road Apt. 5301 Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 441-7229 phece55c@westpost.net

SUMMARY
* Seasoned electronic engineering professional with extensive software and hardw
are system design expertise, proficient in military, space, and marine applicati
ons.
* Technically savvy and knowledgeable in emerging technology, able to quickly as
sess and utilize appropriate responses to meet specific needs of critical system
requirements.
* Offering 20 years of progressively responsible problem-solving experience, and
able to function in any role necessary to insure project success and on time de
livery.
* Highly focused and motivated, able to work both independently and collaborativ
ely in a variety of high pressure settings, conditions, and environments.
* Always on schedule and under budget, detail oriented, able to prioritize and h
andle multiple tasks while effectively achieving and exceeding both corporate an
d project goals.
* Awarded patent for innovative fire detection circuit on overcharged lithium-io
n battery cells.
* Proven record as a valued contributor to diverse technology teams, with a hist
ory of developing and supporting successful projects and solutions from concept
to completion on a wide range of applications and technologies. Expert at develo
ping embedded digital system processing microcontroller systems.
* Consistently producing superior electronic designs, complemented by subject ma
tter expertise, personal commitment, and attention to detail. Dedicated, results
-driven, and energetic professional with a solid portfolio of resolving complex
problems through software and hardware innovation.
Core Competencies:
* Electronic Engineering
* Software/Hardware
* Defense/Aerospace/Marine
* System Design
* Embedded DSP/MCU
* Testing/Solutions/Upgrades
* Analog/Digital Circuitry
* Specifications/Schematic/Components
* Lithium Ion Batteries
* Fire Detection Circuit
* Power Supplies
* Digital Gyroscope
* Satellite/Instrumentation/GPS
* Fluxgate Compasses
* Depth Sounders/Sensors
* Mentoring/Staffing/Leadership
* Trilingual/Multicultural
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-2009 Yardney Technical Products USA, Pawcatuck, Connecticut
Senior Electronic Design Engineer
* Oversaw software and hardware development of high power digital signal process
ing micro controller-based lithium-ion battery charging systems.
* Awarded patent for designing high-speed fire detection system that monitors ba
ttery charging circuit to minimize the risk of battery explosion resulting in a
catastrophic event.
* Designed lithium-ion battery charging system used in military and space applic
ations including the Global Hawk drone and Orion space shuttle.
1992-2008 KVH Industries, Inc. USA, Middletown, Rhode Island
Senior Electronic Design Engineer
* Managed hardware and software development of a digital gyroscope-based stabili
zed platform for satellite television and internet signal reception used on recr
eational yachts, racing boats, and high-end sport utility vehicles.
* Developed micro stepping motor controllers, power supplies, and general embedd
ed microcontroller systems as well as test fixtures and software.
* Completed stabilized platform and software development within aggressive six-m
onth window, generating over $50,000,000 in revenue.
1988-1992 DanaPlus A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark
Electronic Engineering Manager
Per Hojfeldt Page 2

1986-1988 Mailing Kontrol, Copenhagen, Denmark

Electronic Engineer
1983-1986 Simonsen & Weel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Electronic Engineer
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
* Hardware: Motorola, Texas, Philips and Intel DSP's and Microcontrollers, MC680
9, MC68908, MC9S08, MC6811, MC6812, ColdFire MCFS232, MSP430F, 8051, Family Powe
r Supplies, Motor Controllers, Amplifiers, RF Designs, MPEG Data Decoders for Sa
tellite Communication, Military and Space Lithium Ion Battery Chargers/Equalizer
s up to 1000 Amps, Debuggers Evaluation PCB's and PC's, Component Selections for
MIL and Space Applications
* Software: DSP's MCU's, C with Assembler Code, PC Software in C for Controlling
Test Fixtures for Final Factory Tests, Flash Programming, Internet Serial and W
ireless Communication Systems used for Data Logging and Testing Flowcharts, Bloc
k Diagrams in Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word and Excel, TurboCad
* Compilers and Debuggers: Cosmic CodeWarrior, IAR, Texas CodeComposer, Borland,
C/C++
* Editors: CodeWright Editors, Compilers IDE's
* Schematic Capture and PCB Layouts: OrCad, Protel
EDUCATION
Copenhagen Technical University, Denmark
Bachelor of Science, Electronic Engineering