Resume

Nolan Milleson

Electrical / Hardware Engineer · Tomball, TX

Electrical and hardware engineer with experience spanning spaceflight, industrial instrumentation, and high-performance computing — designing PCBs, writing embedded firmware, and driving hardware failures to root cause.

Experience

Electrical / Hardware Engineer II · Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) — Spring, TX

Nov 2024 — Present
  • Supported and enhanced post-release functionality for Edgeline and HPC (High Performance Compute) platforms — feature updates, option additions, and bug fixes.
  • Diagnosed hardware and software failures and authored Root Cause Analyses, identifying systemic defects and documenting findings in Confluence and Jira.
  • Led cross-functional remediation of executive escalations, communicating status to stakeholders and driving through to root cause and fix implementation.
  • Mentored and trained fellow engineers on troubleshooting, product architecture, and team processes — particularly as an SME in I2C and CPLD.
  • Submitted a patent application and contributed to innovation in server hardware design.

Electrical Engineer II · Metrix Instrument Co. — Houston, TX

Jan 2024 — Nov 2024
  • Fixed firmware bugs and implemented new algorithms on STM microcontrollers.
  • Modified a C# automated test suite for the finalized product to improve functionality.
  • Redesigned a legacy equipment programmer around a modern Arduino-based microcontroller, rewriting BASIC firmware into non-blocking C/C++.
  • Created a new PCB in Altium from a legacy schematic — sourcing replacements and building new Altium parts for the full design.
  • Analyzed part lifecycles for older production designs using SiliconExpert.
  • Built Altium templates and OneNote structure for the engineering team in an ISO-9001 environment.

Electrical Design Engineer · Invocon, Inc. — Shenandoah, TX

Feb 2021 — Jan 2024
  • Led the redesign of a high-current pyrotechnic controller to improve performance and accuracy.
  • Managed build and testing of a pyro controller system for LEO (Low-Earth Orbit) applications.
  • Diagnosed and repaired hardware destined for the International Space Station.
  • Designed a rocket control and telemetry system for a company hardware demonstration.
  • Reviewed PCAs in Altium Designer for root cause analysis; built BOMs for custom cables and test equipment.
  • Created and modified test plans for flight-ready hardware, and provided field support installing an impact detection system.

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Dec 2020

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS · Electronics & Communications emphasis · Minor in Business · GPA 3.851