Prasanna Sai Reddy Banda
Basingstoke,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with four and a half years of experience in spacecraft manufacturing. Expertise in RF, EMC, environmental design, and testing, utilising laboratory equipment and software for data analysis. Knowledgeable in RF and environmental regulations, committed to delivering accurate test results and developing sustainable solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
RF Laboratory Engineer
UL SOLUTIONS LTD
Basingstoke, Hampshire
2023.09 - 2026.07
- Expertise in RF layer standards EN 300 328, EN 300 440, EN 303 687, EN 301 893, EN 303 417, EN 300 220, FCC part 15.407, 15.209 for WiFi (n, ac, ax, be), Bluetooth Classic and BLE.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory radio requirements for spurious emissions, band edge, and occupied bandwidth in 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands according to ETSI and FCC standards.
- Designed and tested dipole and patch antennas, optimising performance characteristics for enhanced signal quality.
- Tested electrical parameters for the device like power factor, voltage, current, and inrush current.
- Provided technical support and recommendations for bid proposals, consultations, and supplier selection, facilitating informed decision-making.
Satellite Engineer
AZISTA BST AEROSPACE PVT Ltd
2019.04 - 2022.08
- Conducted RF design and testing for various space components and systems, including Microsatellites and space subsystems.
- Tested satellite subsystems electrical parameters like voltage, current, inrush current, and power factor to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Performed EMC testing for space subsystems according to MIL STD 461 (CS 101, CS 115, CS 116, CS 118, CE 102, RS 102).
- Designed and tested a Helmholtz cage measuring 2.5 meters in each dimension, capable of generating a magnetic field of 5 gauss.
- Utilized Spectrum Analyzers, VNAs, Oscilloscopes, Antennas, Filters, Amplifiers, Multiplexers, Diplexers, Attenuators.
- Operated and maintained environmental test equipment such as thermal chambers, vibration shakers and data acquisition systems.
- Interpreted test data, identified trends and anomalies, and provided actionable recommendations for improvements.
- Prepared test reports and presented findings to project teams and management.
- Coordinated with design engineers to integrate test requirements into design processes effectively.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
- Generate equipment specifications, negotiate, and sign off statements of compliance from suppliers.
- Engaged with customers to clarify requirements and enhance satisfaction with testing outcomes.
- Assure equipment quality and delivery through a review process.
- Worked directly with suppliers to source components and ensure quality standards were met.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Instrumentation
Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology
MSc - Electronics Engineering
University of Surrey
Guildford, SurreySkills
- Radio Frequency
- Antenna Design
- Signal Processing
- Wireless Technologies
- EMC testing
- Environmental Testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Test Equipment
- Passive/Active Equipment
- Labview
- Customer interaction
Timeline
RF Laboratory Engineer
UL SOLUTIONS LTD
2023.09 - 2026.07
Satellite Engineer
AZISTA BST AEROSPACE PVT Ltd
2019.04 - 2022.08
MSc - Electronics Engineering
University of Surrey
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Instrumentation
Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology