Sama Ibraheem

Printed Circuit Board Design and Manufacturing Trainee

• Job Details:Comprehensive training in PCB fabrication processes, materials (FR4, Rogers), and layer stack-up design. Hands-on experience with Siemens EDA tools: PADS, HyperLynx SI/PI/Thermal, PartQuest, and MCAD tools for schematic capture, layout, simulation, and 3D visualization. Designed analog/digital circuits: op-amp comparators, level shifters, opto-isolated input/output, relay/MOSFET/TRIAC control, power supplies (LDO, buck), and signal conditioning circuits. Exported Gerber files, generated BOMs, handled libraries, and performed DRC/ERC checks. Performed pre/post-layout simulations for signal integrity, power integrity, DC drop, and EMC analysis with HyperLynx. Participated in antenna fabrication and VNA measurements. Developed soft skills in business English, CV writing, interview preparation, project management, leadership, and professional ethics. Completed a team-based capstone project integrating PCB design, project planning, and presentation skills.

Co-founder & Hardware Engineer

• Job Details:Co-founded Ofuq, a space-focused startup developing innovative testing solutions for satellites, including air bearings, Helmholtz cages, and ADCS testbeds designed to support both academic research and commercial space missions. Served as hardware engineer, designing and implementing custom PCBs using KiCad, with a focus on functionality, manufacturability, and performance under simulated space conditions. Took on the role of project manager, utilizing Atlassian tools such as JIRA for task management and workflow optimization, and Confluence for structured documentation. Maintained efficient team communication and coordination using Discord. Actively contributed to strategic planning, proposal writing, and customer engagement to secure funding and align product development with client needs.