Engineer Electrical
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Darrius D. Nowell
Summary of Qualifications
. US Navy Veteran with Active Secret Clearance and sixteen years total
technical experience
. Ten years of Controls Engineering experience. Handled all aspects of
field and controls support functions including controls design,
maintenance, system integration, calibration, field instrumentation,
computer systems, troubleshooting PLC and DCS systems, configuration
of automation software, start up support, hardware upgrades,
validation support etc.
. Eight years experience with electronic systems/subsystems to include
design, development, component level troubleshooting, and hardware /
software integration of analog and digital circuitry.
. Eight years US Navy RF/Microwave and weapons systems experience to
include troubleshooting, maintenance, design support, installation,
repair, customer training and testing of United States Navy missile
and gun systems.
. Working knowledge of C programming in Linux, Visual Basic, Spice and
Lab View. Proficient in Ovation Control and Graphical Interface
Development software, Auto Cad 2004, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft
Office Suite
Education:
. Bachelor of Science Degree - Electronics Engineering-ITT Technical
Institute - San Diego, CA
Work Experience:
April 2010- Present Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.
San Diego, CA
Field Engineer III:
. Conducted INSURV and C5RA inspections of Combat Systems shipboard
electronic communications and weapon systems
. Troubleshooting, analysis, and repair of communications systems
including HF, UHF, VHF, and SATCOM equipment i.e. OE-82C/WSC-3, SSR1A,
URT 23, etc.
. Conducted Material Condition Assessments for US Navy combat systems to
include the SLQ-32 Electronic Countermeasures system and MK 53 Nulka
Decoy Launching system to include diagnostic and operational
testing/analysis
2007- 2009 Emerson Process Management San Diego,CA
Project Engineer:
. Process controls software design, development, and implementation for
industrial control systems used in power plants and wastewater
treatment plants nationwide.
. Responsible for the development of complex control strategies and
macros based on algorithms that compute motor control, pressure
control, temperature control, and gas monitoring, etc. in equipment
control systems
. Developed GUI's (Graphical User Interfaces) and HMI's (Human Machine
Interfaces) for complex industrial electrical control and power
distribution systems
. Power and communications network design and implementation for
industrial hardware/instrumentation used in power distribution systems
2005- 2007 General Dynamics Information Technology San Diego,CA
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer:
. Performed electromagnetic interference testing and tuning of
RF/Microwave systems to include both software and hardware. Component
design analysis and upgrades using Spice software.
. Tested electromagnetic compatibility measures of High Frequency (HF),
Super High Frequency (SHF), Extremely High Frequency (EHF) and SATCOM
antennas per their configuration in order to ensure ship's battle
readiness in accordance with MIL-STD-461E
. Utilized test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, RF
Signal Generators, Time Domain Reflectors, etc.
. Analyzed equipment to establish operating data, conducted experimental
test on
Naval Communications equipment for evaluation and conformance to U.S.
Navy EMC standards.
. Implementation and ensured conformance of NAVSEA RADHAZ standards for
HERP, HERO, HERF on Naval Communications suites onboard USN vessels.
. Daily/weekly direct customer interaction to solve problems and conduct
maintenance/ training on systems (functions and capabilities) and
associated equipment
2003 - 2005 US Filter /Siemens Corporation Poway, CA
Field Service Engineer:
. Troubleshot malfunctions of all electrical/mechanical control systems
and instrumentation for industrial control systems. PLC programming
using Allen Bradley RSLogix 500
. Performed system design, analysis, implementation, and customer
training for complex industrial electrical control systems used for
high purity water treatment facilities.
. Daily/weekly direct customer interaction to solve problems and conduct
maintenance/ training on systems (functions and capabilities) and
associated equipment
. Managed 8 "high profile" (Fortune 500 Biotech companies ) systems
maintenance contracts in San Diego county
. Responsible for saving and maintaining multiple $300k+ multiyear
contracts by providing superior 24-hour service and customer support
2002-2003 Sony Electronics Miramar, CA
Electronics Engineer:
. Troubleshooting, repair, analysis and testing of numerous models of
computer hardware (to component level) to include electrical and
electronic malfunctions
. PCB circuit fabrication and layout design, troubleshooting electronic
components (analog & digital) in addition to integrated circuitry
. Conducted detailed circuit analysis; responsible for development,
modification and evaluation of electronic parts, components or
integrated circuitry for hardware systems and other systems. Conducted
systems testing.
2001 - 2002 Lockheed Martin San Diego, CA
Electronics Technician:
. Utilized technical publications, schematics and diagrams to
troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic system malfunctions
(to component level- analog and digital circuitry).
. Handled all aspects of hardware upgrades, installation, and removal of
major U.S. Naval Weapons Systems to include hardware integration of
Rolling Air Frame Missile Launchers and Electronic Warfare Decoy
launchers (SLQ-32).
. Integral in U.S. Navy fleet support and training on hardware and
system integration of combat systems
. Daily customer interaction through the duration of all projects as an
individual contributor and part of a U.S. Naval Fleet Support team
1995 - 2001 United States Navy San Diego, CA
Gunners Mate (Electromechanical Technician):
. Six years of experience as a Gunners Mate Technician to include
electrical and electronics systems, hydraulic, pneumatic and
mechanical sub-systems of several U.S. Naval Weapons platforms (5" 54
MK 45 Gun system & Vertical Launch System, Close-In Weapons System).
. Experienced in the troubleshooting, repair and failure analysis of
electromechanical/electronic subsystems including synchros and servos
. Analyzed existing and provided design support for motion and position
control systems of U.S. Navy missile and gun platforms.
. Analysis and testing of fire-control radars and target acquisition
equipment
. Work Center Supervisor responsible for five technicians, 3M
maintenance reports, projects, and the ships armored weapons
dispensary.
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