Julia Barbera

• Designed custom hardware platforms for avionics development, worked across teams to implement hardware into development cycle
• Created complex multi-layer PCB layouts of up to 10 layers, featuring controlled impedance traces and length-matched differential pairs for high-speed interfaces including Ethernet and RS-422
• Engineered EHF RF boards operating up to 30GHz, integrating digital logic and analog front-end components to support signal distribution
• Led collaboration with numerous domestic PCB fabrication and assembly vendors, achieving turnkey delivery timelines under 2 weeks
• Conducted high-speed signal integrity testing using oscilloscopes; captured and analyzed eye diagrams for RS-422, SpaceWire, Ethernet, and precision clock signals across wide temperature ranges
• Performed electrical simulations for DC IR drop, power delivery networks, and DDR memory interfaces; calculated transistor current gain (β) to validate circuit performance

• Established and led an avionics team in designing a high-power rocket reckoning and active control system. Collaborated with a team of undergraduate students to develop and refine hardware solutions
• Directing a 12-person team in the development of subsystems including ARM-based MCUs, DCDC power systems, ADC processing, and precision MEMS sensors, including integration with a Real-Time Operating System
• Identified and rectified issues efficiently, ensuring adherence to internally set timelines and conformance to progress within other systems in our team
• Creating comprehensive internal and public documentation for electrical and software development, facilitating inter-team project execution

• Developed infrastructure, established protocols, and implemented training programs for a public 3D printing space
• Oversaw training of 700+ students and staffin 3D printing while maintaining a fleet of 10 Bambu Labs 3D printers
• Oversaw operations in a machine shop, creator space, and multiple student organization spaces, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring efficient space utilization
• Adapted role dynamically to meet operational needs, improving responsiveness and operational efficiency

Flight computer designed for use with TVC systems for solid fuel and ducted rockets

• Designed a fully integrated ARM based flight computer designed to control thrust vector control solid propellant rockets while conducting real-time data processing
• Integrated power management, GPS, LoRa communications, numerous sensors and outputs
• Engineered small form factor PCB designed in KiCad with manufacturing and assembly in mind