Herbert G. Seifert

Colorado Springs, CO *****

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Senior Systems Engineer

Technically sophisticated engineering professional with solid history of testing and troubleshooting electronics using variety of testing equipment

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Broad knowledge and success in a satellite systems environment, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. Hold Security + Certificate.

Success performing preventive maintenance, testing, and service routines for diverse satellite ground station subsystems, including Control and Status, Wide Band Data, Narrow Band Transmit, and Receive.

Skilled team leader and trainer with a track record of directing direct multiple tasks effectively to ensure on target completion of all necessary maintenance and procedures.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication strengths leveraged to train users, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure total client satisfaction.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Platforms:

UNIX, Solaris, Windows, RedHat (Linux)

Tools:

C++, Microsoft Office Suite, HP Open View, VMware

Hardware:

UHF, VHF, and HF radio systems, GPS, Radar (COLOR, SEARCH, and Doppler), Combine Altitude RADAR (CARA), radio navigation systems

Professional Experience

Raytheon, Camp Roberts, CA

Systems Engineer I (2015 – 2017)

Responsible, as System Responsible Engineer (SRE), for Control and Status subsystem and timing subsystem of satellite ground station; serve as back-up SRE for antenna, narrow band, and wind band subsystems. Trained new personnel on maintenance and service routines.

Key Achievements:

Performed preventive maintenance and service routines as COMSEC CRO (COMSEC Responsible Officer), collaborating with other sites to perform cross-site tests and Lights Dim work environment.

Maintained documentation, updating procedural documents to meet site requirements.

Raytheon, Guam

Systems Engineer II (2011 – 2015)

Served as shift team lead to provide operational support to satellite ground terminal, working with SREs to troubleshoot and resolve narrow band, wide band, and timing subsystem issues.

Key Achievement:

Performed preventive maintenance and service routines as COMSEC CRO (COMSEC Responsible Officer), collaborating with other sites to perform cross-site tests and Lights Dim work environment.

Raytheon. Aurora CO.

Operations Engineer (2009 – 2011)

Maintained multiple systems, monitoring performance, building accounts, and controlling access. Provided support for systems, troubleshooting and isolating technical issues in UNIX, Windows, and Solaris systems, accurately documenting problems in discrepancy reporting tools and logs.

Raytheon. Aurora CO.

Field Engineer I (2007 – 2009)

Managed field operations, building audio and video cables, troubleshooting system failures, and replacing hardware, working with UNIX, Redhat, Windows, and Solaris operating systems. Installed and decommissioned multiple systems. Performed preventive maintenance and minor hardware troubleshooting (fiber trace, card, and power supply change out).

Raytheon. Aurora CO.

Production Associate Senior (2000 – 2007)

Built variety of cabling, computer, and equipment racks, reading rack elevation, cable set, and cable system drawings to ensure accuracy. Performed minor network and system troubleshooting and conducted harmonic testing on system racks and equipment. Earned Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist ranking in 2004.

United States Air Force Reserves, Peterson AFB CO

Communication & Navigation Systems Journeyman (1997 – 2006)

Troubleshot and repaired radio and navigation systems on C-130H aircraft, performing preventive maintenance on communication, navigation systems, and related testing equipment. Conducted training and performance and skills appraisals.

Prior experience includes positions as wafer grind room operator for ATMEL, digital production specialist for Kinko’s, and communication maintainer for the United States Army Reserves.

Education and Training

Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (in progress)

Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Associate of General Studies

Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Associate of Arts

Professional Development

Unit Level Communication Maintainer Course, U.S. Army ~ Communication/Navigation Systems Apprentice, U.S. Air Force ~ C-130 Self Contained Navigation Systems (SCNS), U.S. Air Force ~ Airman Leadership School, U.S. Air Force ~ Communication/Navigation Systems 7 Level School, U.S. Air Force

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