Trevor Smith

Trevor Smith

Electrical Engineer

Rochester Institute of Technology

Biography

Trevor Smith is an electrical engineer with experience in power conversion, control system simulation, PCB layout design, engineering principles in both analog/digital domains, and embedded system development. He is a strong engineering professional with a Master of Science (MS) degree from Rochester Institute of Technology. Trevor is currently a part-time doctoral candidate in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering where he is researching adaptive digital power systems using advanced mathematical control theory.

Interests
  • Power Electronics
  • Machine Learning
  • Control Systems
  • Embedded Systems
  • PCB Design
Education
  • PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2023 (exp)

    Rochester Institute of Technology

  • MS in Electrical Engineering, 2015

    Rochester Institute of Technology

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, 2010

    Rochester Institute of Technology

Skills

Embedded Systems
Power Electronics
MATLAB/PSPICE
Signal Processsing
Programming
Communications

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
L3Harris Technologies
Electrical Engineer
Feb 2011 – Present Austin Texas

Responsibilities include:

  • Technology advisor for the Army executive business development team in Austin Texas. Assisted in the development of technology strategy and vision for enabling disruptive innovation across the Communication Systems segment.
  • Senior hardware design engineer for new communication products for the Department of Defense. Provided direct support to senior project management in all internal and external contract parameters. Managed project resources, costs and technical issues from conception through resolution to project completion.
  • Recognized as a subject matter expert in DC/DC and AC/DC power converter design, analysis, testing, and implementation. Hands‑on experience in power electronics design for high‑volume manufacturing, reliability, and test validation.
 
 
 
 
 
Rochester Institute of Technology
PhD Candidate
Sep 2015 – Present Rochester NY
Adaptive Digital Power Systems Using Mean-square Algorithms.
 
 
 
 
 
United States Marine Corps, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
Infantry Sergeant, Echo Company Squad Leader
Sep 2005 – Sep 2011 Syracuse NY

Responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, discipline, physical conditioning, and professional development of a two fire‑team squad. Directly prepared to assume the duties of the infantry platoon sergeant as required.
  • Deployed to northern Iraq in service of Operation Iraqi Freedom, OIF‑9.
  • Honorable Discharge in 2011.

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