Career Episode Analysis and Reflection

This assignment focuses on analyzing and reflecting on three distinct career episodes that highlight the candidate's engineering skills, problem-solving abilities, and contributions within a team setting. Each episode is meticulously described, providing specific details about the project context, the candidate's role, and the technical challenges overcome. The analysis emphasizes how these experiences demonstrate the candidate's proficiency in various engineering domains, including RFIC design, signal processing, and teamwork.

SUMMARY STATEMENT
NAME

Professional Engineering: Summary Statement
Competency Element A brief summary of how you
have applied the element
Paragraph number in the
career episode(s) where the
element is addressed
PE 1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1 Comprehensive,
theory based
understanding of the
underpinning natural and
physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals
applicable to the
engineering discipline.
I) I have used this technology as
it can emit the timed ‘pulses’ of
the electromagnetic energy and
thus keep the project least
complex through using simple
hardware for the signal
transmission in manner to keep
the system portable
II) I have developed the system
to continuously decode and
track the navigation messages
on the basis of the 2 ms of I/Q
samples
III) I have developed this project
considering the elimination of
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.1, CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1 and
CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.1, CE
3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2

wiring for the sensors and
recorders in the trailer-tractor
and such vehicles those carries
foodstuffs
PE1.2 Conceptual
understanding of the
mathematics, numerical
analysis, statistics, and
computer and information
sciences which underpin
the engineering discipline.
I) I have developed the system
for the UWB antenna design for
the UWB radar using the
implementation of CMOS
technology within the system
II) I had developed the system in
manner to present an accurate
output through eliminating the
signal received for the carrier
waves
III) I had made the complete
circuit for the transmission of
the signals between the devices
in manner to allow the software
to make the calculation and
present the expected outputs
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.2, CE
2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.2
PE1.3 In-depth
understanding of specialist
bodies of knowledge within
I) I have kept the design of the
antenna efficient in manner for
ranging both the one and two-
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1

the engineering discipline dimensional tracking and I had
implemented the Novelda R2A
UWB radar chip
II) I had designed the system
into a calculative software that is
capable of receiving the
traditional receivers in manner
to compute the real-time
message navigation message
data
III) I was involved in grouping
all the devices within the system
to make it working in efficient
and effective manner
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1, CE
2.3.4, CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1,
CE 3.3.3
PE1.4 Discernment of
knowledge development
and research directions
within the engineering
discipline
I) I had assigned myself to
purchase the components and
make calculations related the
antenna size, gain and
bandwidth. I had researched
about the antennas and decided
to keep the size of antenna small
in manner to make the project
portable
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.5,
CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.2,

II) I had implemented SDRAM
and microprocessor of
approximately 250 mA and 50
mA respectively to minimize the
power consumption that should
be activated long enough in
manner to process the 2 ms I/Q
samples
III) I had derived the formula for
the calculation of the
temperature in manner to
manage the temperature of the
vehicle according to the change
of the external temperature
CE 2.3.4 and CE 2.4.1
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.2, CE
3.3.3 and CE 3.4.1
PE1.5 Knowledge of
contextual factors
impacting the engineering
discipline.
I) I have implemented this
system because of the excellent
performance for the UWB low
frequency that ranges to 5.1
GHz from 3.1 GHz. I have kept
the project very simple in an
efficient and effective manner
II) I have implemented the
evaluation of the IQ samples in
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.1, CE
1.2.2,
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.1, CE
2.2.2

very fast rate of 500 Hz in
streaming mode
III) I was taking care of the
implementation of the WTS
hardware in the system that
consists of the BTM (Bluetooth
Module), microcontroller, power
supply, and thermistor
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.1,
CE 3.2.3
PE1.6 Understanding of
the scope, principles,
norms, accountabilities
and bounds of
contemporary engineering
practice in the specific
discipline
I) I had achieved the maximum
antenna gain through using the
calculation stated in the above
formula
II) I had embedded the software
for the operational activities of
the project and ultra low power
is being consumed through the
implementation of RFIC of
approximately 10 mA
III) I have kept this project very
simple and very less complex
through embedding the
components those are necessary
for the temperature detection
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.3.3, CE 1.3.4 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.3.1 and CE 2.3.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.3, CE
3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2

only
PE 2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE2.1 Application of
established engineering
methods to complex
engineering problem
solving
I) I had tried to keep the project
simple as much possible and
invested the minimum amount
of money in manner to eliminate
the cost factor
II) I had used the
microprocessors and the digital
signal processor in a manner to
improve the processing of the
performance of the software
III)
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.4,
CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.3,
CE 2.3.4 and CE 2.4.1, CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1, CE
3.3.2 and CE 3.4.2
PE2.2 Fluent application of
engineering techniques,
tools and resources.
I) I had delivered the design of
the antenna that is capable of
offering excellent performance
for lower-band frequency of the
UWB system between the range
of 3.1 GHz and 5.1 GHz
II) I have developed the system
to continuously decode and
track the navigation messages
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.3, CE
1.3.2 and CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1, CE
2.3.2 and CE 2.3.3

on the basis of the 2 ms of I/Q
samples
III) I had derived the formula
after several findings and
provided that formula for
implementing codes within the
microcontroller.
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1, CE
3.3.2 and CE 3.3.3
PE2.3 Application of
systematic engineering
synthesis and design
processes.
I) I have developed the system
for the UWB antenna design for
the UWB radar using the
implementation of CMOS
technology within the system
II) I had identified the biggest
issue is the power consumption
that needed to be decreased and
it should be stabilized
III) I was responsible for the
purchasing of the devices and
implementation of those devices
into the design developed in my
work (WTS Hardware)
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.3 and
CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.5
PE2.4 Application of I) I have kept the design of the Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1 and

systematic approaches to
the conduct and
management of
engineering projects
antenna efficient in manner for
ranging both the one and two-
dimensional tracking and I had
implemented the Novelda R2A
UWB radar
II) I had boosted the working of
the GPS tracking system
through embedding software
within the system
III) I had chosen the Bluetooth
for the wireless communication,
as it is a low power, low cost,
and small size device that can
enable the communication for a
short range
CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.3.1, CE 2.3.2 and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1 and
CE 3.3.2
PE 3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
PE3.1 Ethical conduct and
professional Accountability
I) I had used the factors such as
shape of the antenna, surface
reactance or surface resistance
in manner to manipulate the size
and enhance the performance
without affecting the efficiency
II) I had used RFIC solely for
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.3.3 and CE 1.4.1

the extraction of the
demodulated and down-convert
GPS signals and the output in
the format of the digital I/Q
III) I had integrated the mobile
products, Bluetooth, and internet
for the better communication
and smooth automatic control of
the temperature
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.3.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.3, CE
3.4
PE3.2 Effective oral and
written communication in
professional and lay
domains
I) I was able to present a design
that is small and with proper
calculation the efficiency of the
signal transmission will not be
altered
II) I had managed to keep the
power consumption at the
minimum level and ensured that
the functionality will not be
affected by these modifications
III) I used those theory to
complete this project and
implemented additional features
such as connecting it to the
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.3.3 and CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.3.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.3, CE
3.4

internet, using it from mobile,
embedding software in
microcontroller and using it
PE3.3 Creative, innovative
and pro-active demeanor
I) I was successful in managing
the team without any conflicts
and the project was delivered
within the expected time.
II) I had developed this system
that will eliminate the real world
consumer electronics and
presented a system that is
capable of fixing such problems,
present faster output, eliminate
the lock tracking, and achieve
the lowest consumption of the
power as much possible
III) I had implemented the
thermistor in manner to measure
the temperature of the air in the
refrigerator of the vehicle
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3, CE
1.4 and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.5, CE
2.4, CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2, CE
3.3
PE3.4 Professional use and
management of
information
I) I had found many research
papers and compared them with
my academic learning and dig
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.2.5, CE 1.4.2

out the formula for the antenna
gain
II) I had implemented the
innovation thought through
eliminating the loop tracking
that implies the system in a
much reliable through exact
decoding of the signal with
higher accuracy based on
processing 2 ms of the I/Q
samples
III) I was also responsible for
the derivation of the formula
that I had gathered from the
various research papers after
evaluating and adding my
additional efforts
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.2.5, CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.3, CE
3.2.5, CE 3.4.2
PE3.5 Orderly
management of self and
professional conduct
I) I have used this technology as
it can emit the timed ‘pulses’ of
the electromagnetic energy and
thus keep the project least
complex through using simple
hardware for the signal
Career Episode 1: CE 1.4.1, CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2

transmission in manner to keep
the system portable
II) I had implemented the RFIC
of approximately 10 mA that
implies in minimizing the power
consumption, operate the whole
system at low power, and
present the expected output
III) . I was involved in grouping
all the devices within the system
to make it working in efficient
and effective manner
Career Episode 2: CE 2.4.2, CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE 3.4.2, CE
3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2
PE3.6 Effective team
membership and team
leadership
I) I had derived the dimension of
the antenna and tried to
manipulate the bandwidth as per
the need of the project.
II) I had embedded the software
within the system and mange the
purchasing of the components
needed for the system and the
evaluation
III) I had executed my theory
learnt in the academics and
Career Episode 1: CE 1.4.1, CE
1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.4.1 and
CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.4.1 and
CE 3.4.2