Lincoln Scheer
B.S. Comp. Engineering
Orange County, CA
Professional Summary
Embedded systems engineer with experience developing digital electronics and firmware for sensor-driven instrumentation platforms. Skilled in embedded C/C++ development, microcontroller systems, serial communication protocols, and hardware debugging using laboratory instrumentation.
Technical Skills
- Programming: C, C++, Embedded C, Python, MATLAB, Assembly (AVR, RISC-V, x86)
- Embedded Platforms: ATmega328P, ESP32, ESP8266, Xilinx Zynq, Basys 3 FPGA
- Communication Protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, HTTP
- Hardware Debugging: Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, JTAG, protocol analysis
- System Development: Sensor integration, circuit design, embedded data acquisition, real-time logging
- Tools & Platforms: Linux, Git, Windows, macOS
Experience
Software Engineer
Mixed Reality Solar Lab, Fort Lewis College | Aug 2025 - Present
- Develop backend software for real-time solar energy simulation and research analysis pipelines.
- Integrate utility-scale solar production datasets into Python scientific modeling workflows.
- Maintain Linux-based research infrastructure and deploy containerized services.
- Contribute to AR/VR engineering visualization tools for energy systems modeling.
Embedded Systems Engineer
Casey Air Quality Lab, Fort Lewis College | Aug 2022 - May 2025
- Designed microcontroller-based embedded data acquisition systems for environmental sensing.
- Developed interrupt-driven firmware in C/C++ for high-frequency sampling and real-time logging.
- Designed PCB sensor interface modules integrating NDIR CO2 sensors via UART and I2C.
- Implemented calibration algorithms reducing sensor RMSE from 150 ppm to 25 ppm.
- Performed hardware debugging and long-term reliability validation through field deployment testing.
Photolithography Process Engineer
Nano Fabrication Lab, Fort Lewis College | Aug 2024 - May 2025
- Executed full photolithography workflow for PMOS fabrication on 2-inch silicon wafers.
- Processed AZ1512/AZ2020 photoresists through spin coat, exposure, development, and stripping.
- Performed BOE wet etching and validated structures using SEM and optical microscopy.
- Developed software interface between legacy HP4145B parameter analyzer and modern USB systems.
Education
B.S. Computer Engineering
Fort Lewis College | Aug 2020 - Dec 2025
- Research Grants Secured: $19,000+
- Relevant Coursework: Embedded FPGA Design, Digital Signal Processing, Microcontrollers, Analog Circuits
Selected Projects
FPGA HW/SW Integration
Designed a Xilinx Zynq platform integrating programmable logic and ARM processing with AXI data pathways and DDR3 interaction.
YOLO Tracking Turret
Built a real-time computer vision targeting system combining neural-network inference with servo-based embedded control.
CMOS ALU Design
Designed and simulated a transistor-level CMOS ALU in Cadence Virtuoso and verified timing and functional behavior.