Electrical Engineering Student Building Real Systems for Defense & Automotive

BS/MS candidate at University of Detroit Mercy with hands-on experience in RF systems, high-powered microwave testing, and embedded systems. Available for Summer 2026 internships.

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Dean's List • Accelerated BS/MS Program • Security Clearance Experience

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About Me

I'm Caleb Molnar, an Electrical Engineering student at the University of Detroit Mercy, pursuing an accelerated BS/MS and consistently on the Dean's List. I'm currently a Junior expected to graduate in 2027. My experience spans RF systems, high-powered microwave testing, circuit design, digital logic, and embedded systems.

I enjoy building real hardware, analyzing signals, and developing practical systems for automotive and defense applications. I value problem-solving, communication, and hands-on engineering work.

Technical Skills & Expertise

RF Systems

Antenna design, signal analysis, and testing

Embedded Systems

TIVA-C, Basys3 FPGA programming

Circuit Design

Multisim, Simulink, PCB design

Programming

C++, SystemVerilog, MATLAB

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment, secure communications

Testing & Analysis

High-powered microwave testing, signal analysis

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Professional Experience

Hands-on engineering experience in defense, cybersecurity, and education

Defense

General Engineer Intern

USASMDC-TC / VICEROY • Huntsville, AL

  • Antenna design and testing for satellite communication systems
  • High-Powered Microwave (HPM) research and testing
  • Developed passive filter sensor for HPM detection
Summer 2025
Security

Cyber Security Intern

AFRL / VICEROY • Rome, NY

  • VICEROY MAVEN DoD research program
  • Vulnerability assessments for software and hardware
  • NSA Cyber Defense Exercise participant
Summer 2024
Education

Teaching Assistant

University of Detroit Mercy

  • Supported students in circuit and logic design courses
  • Provided debugging and lab guidance
Fall 2025
Tutoring

STEM Tutor

University of Detroit Mercy

  • Tutored students in math, physics, and engineering
  • Improved academic confidence and performance
Winter 2024
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Featured Projects

From autonomous systems to FPGA design and audio engineering

Engineer Doing 3D CAD Model Design On Computer At Office
Embedded Systems

Autonomous Robot Project

Designed and programmed an autonomous vehicle using an Adafruit Metro Mini. Integrated ultrasonic sensors and inductive tape-following sensors. Added clap-activated control for hands-free operation.

Arduino Sensors C++
Abstract 3D digital grid with dynamic data lines and glowing dots, representing big data processing, analytics, machine learning, and futuristic technology visualization.
FPGA Design

Dual-Axis PWM Servo Control

Designed SystemVerilog architecture on a Basys3 FPGA for Lissajous figures. Implemented clock division, PWM modules, and sine generation. Tested performance with simulations and an oscilloscope.

SystemVerilog FPGA PWM
Blue and green bar graph, financial data and candle stick chart. Abstract stock exchange charts, bar graph and market data.
Circuit Design

Three-Band Audio Filter

Built a passive three-band equalizer for low, mid, and high frequencies. Verified performance with LED indicators, simulation software, and experimental testing.

Multisim Filters Testing
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Looking for Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities

I'm actively seeking internship positions in defense and automotive engineering where I can apply my RF systems, embedded systems, and circuit design expertise to real-world challenges.

Accelerated BS/MS

University of Detroit Mercy

Dean's List

Consistently high performance

DoD Experience

Security clearance background

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Available for full-time internships starting May 2026