Engineer Electrical

Marcus Laster

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** *. ******** **. *** 2107

City: Orlando

State: FL

Zip: 32822

Country: USA

Phone: 407-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $72,000

Willing to Relocate

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Job History / Details:

ENGINEERING/SIMULATION/AVIATION/MAINTENANCE

Overview A combination of over 19 years experience in aviation maintenance and electrical engineering. A firm foundation in electrical hardware and harness design, and understands the interaction of software from a system perspective to an I/O property. Conceptualize and facilitate I/O electrical requirements into a collaborate (ICD) integrated control document, truth tables, and fault tables. Competent and present a positive, professional image. A proven and highly skilled technical career with a successful reputation for:

* Developing electrical schematics and harness designs for Aircraft and Ground vehicles.

* Using military documentation as platform for simulating avionics LRUs and aircraft electrical systems. Integrate I/O PCBs, relay boards, and cabling to simulate hardware and cockpit components.

* Expert troubleshooting of electrical systems on various airframes to include: military, GA, and citation jets. Experience in fault isolation, repair, modification and calibration of Radio Frequency and Infrared Systems. Can separate hardware failures from software failures. Understands the impact of software reversion changes and updates.

* Interacting with QA, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving, as necessary to provide timely maintenance and engineering support.

Professional Experience

Engineering &Simulation

Kratos Training Solutions, 2007- Present

Orlando, FL

* Electrical Engineer for the CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainer, Abrams SepV2 System Trainer, and MH-60 Black Hawk Electrical Trainer.

* Design and integrate digital and analog I/O signals wiring to computer interface system.

* Design and integrate wiring to video processor and audio interface systems.

* Design Smart LRUs using the latest Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products: embedded boards, encoders, stepper motors, LCDs and power supplies.

* Develop engineering drawing packages and generate BOMs for LRUs, electrical components, wire harness and cabling utilized on training device.

* Create, review and revise avionics and electrical system architecture. Evaluate and validate design concepts ensuring fidelity and compliance with SRR (System Requirements Review). Responsible for developing the initials inputs to the I/O map, maintaining and controlling the electrical design changes to the ICD (software/hardware Integrated Control Document).

* Act as Lead Test Engineer, supporting and directing test staff with new design and line activation of simulator during hardware/software integration testing. Assist with GPI (Govt Preliminary Inspection) and testing as needed.

Aviation & Maintenance

Cessna Citation Service Center, 2004-2007

Orlando, FL

* Acted as avionic 3rd shift lead charged with the responsibility of continuous maintenance and modification efforts of avionics systems; communication, navigation, pitot/static, and pneumatic.

* Worked autonomously performing functional tests, troubleshooting and repairing avionics and electrical systems on board Service Center Aircraft in accordance with maintenance manual.

* Generated and coordinated all required hardware and testing documentation in accordance with product vendor and aircraft FARs guidelines.

* Coordinated with internal operations, Parts and Scheduling to ensure personalized service and on-time delivery to the customer.

* Proficient in electronic diagrams and test equipment. Perform all RVSM pitot/static system recertification.

* Preflight/Postflight inspections serve as flight engineer with problems hard to duplicate or diagnose on ground.

Aviation & Maintenance

Executive Flightline, 1999-2004

Daytona, FL

Dispatch Manger

* Acted as a liaison to Director of Maintenance charged with the responsibility of scheduling and maintaining of arriving and departing aircraft. Establish and maintain policies, procedures and standards for dispatching aircraft.

* Assigned shift duties and evaluated work performance of dispatchers and flight instructors. Reviewed aircraft records and documentations for completeness and accuracy. Reviewed pilot`s flight plan and weight/balance for completeness and accuracy.

* Maintain a positive work environment by professional and courteous conduct and communications with co-workers, employees, clients and vendors.

Avionic Lead

* Knowledgeable of customer needs, equipment, and training concerns. Performed a variety of diagnostic and avionics duties on GA aircraft to include: test, installation, inspection, removal, repair, troubleshooting and modification of communications, navigation and radar systems.

* Designed and Developed upgrades to instrument panel layouts to incorporate new avionics systems.

* Perform installs and integration of upgraded avionics to include Moving Map systems and Satellite Radio systems.

Engineering & Aviation

Eagle Research Laboratories, 1997- 2000

Daytona, FL

* Hardware Engineer involved with the development with emphasis on final assembly; supported development of digital design circuitry systems for civilian and military contracts. Performed modification to hardware to achieve performance specifications.

* Performed testing of digital electronic assemblies including, video processing, servo control, and mechanism actuator designs. Provided key assistance with the integration of circuit assemblies and the incorporation of designs into LM products. Assisted with hands-on hardware during integration effort while verifying hardware performance and resolving issues.

* Duties required good communication skills, excellent analytical skills, strong knowledge of Microsoft office Suite (Word and Excel) as well as working knowledge of ORCAD.

Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE, 2002

Aeronautical Science: Avionics Technology/Flight Technology

* ERAU, Daytona Bch, FL

License Commercial Multiengine Land, Instrument Airplane pilot, 2002

* USAF, Hurlburt Fld, FL

Electronic Warfare Sys Specialist, Jul/1993-Jul/1997

* Six Sigma trained

* Certificate, General Drafting- 1992

Interests

Enjoy freshwater fishing, reading (History, Science, and Technology), cultural activities, and travel.

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