Accomplished and goal oriented Aerospace professional with more than 30 years’ experience in aerospace engineering. Extensive knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. Wide knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Increased knowledge of aerospace systems, program procedures, documentation and regulatory requirements.

CAREER ENHANCEMENTS

Staff Development/Training

Multitasking Ability

Problem Solving Skills

Strategic Planning

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Engineering Graphics & Visualization

System Dynamics & Control

Aerospace Performance

Circuits & Electronics

Aerospace Structural Analysis

Control Systems Design

Principles & Applications of Engineering Materials

Thermodynamics & Compressible Flow

Active DoD Security Clearance

Career Overview

Electronic Engineering Technician D: Harris Corporation – Malabar, FL

October 2016 - Present

Testing/troubleshooting complex circuit card assemblies (CCA’S) for F-35 Common Components Racks electronics, and assembled units including all electrical, Fiber Optic, thermal, mechanical, vibration table and vacuum testing.

Testing/troubleshooting circuit card assemblies (CCA’S) for F-35 Low Noise Ratio (LNR), Digital Low Noise Converter (DLNC) and Analog Low Noise Converter (ALNC) including all electrical, thermal, and mechanical, vibration table and vacuum testing.

Using general purpose and complex or specialized test equipment and torque tools to perform complex testing of components and assemblies; assembling data and assisting in the upkeep of documentation.

Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining specialized electronic test fixtures.

Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment and the nature of technical problems and possible solutions including part redesign, substitution of material or parts or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.

Engineering Technician D: Harris Corporation – Palm Bay, FL

February 2013 – October 2016

Assembly and some design of the Iridium Satellite/Aireon Hosted Payloads Test Sets.

Performed assembly and calibration of four (4) Performance/Environmental System Level Test Sets, one CCA Test Set and one Range Test Set; performed lower level component testing.

Assisted in acceptance/qualification thermal cycling and thermal vacuum testing of the Iridium Satellite/Aireon Hosted Payloads mostly on second and third shift.

Worked with company proprietary and company strategic information.

Engineering Technician D: Harris Corporation – Palm Bay, FL

September 2012 – February 2013

Complete testing of Integrated Circuit Tester (ICT) Flying Probe modules and chassis to include all functional JTAG testing.

Performed maintenance on Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) equipment to include replacement of circuit cards or major subassemblies.

Performed component level work (down to the lowest replaceable unit (LRU)) as necessary.

Geospatial Technician D: Harris Corporation – Melbourne, FL

May 2010 – September 2012

Tonal balancing of satellite imagery with includes checking DTED, launching mosaics, creating sub images, shear corrections including starting discrepancy reports and accuracy checks.

Run gen Prod, Cell Writes, Cib Writes, Verify Frame Meta Data and Make ProdDir procedures.

Uses ArcGIS and various Arc modules such as PLTS and Spatial Analyst for complex database builds.

Performs complex GIS finishing cartographer activities and quality assurance using ESRI software involving both manual and automated processes.

Performs in-depth imagery and terrain analysis to produce high-quality geo-positioning solutions by performing mensuration and triangulation to generate precise point measurement of control points over remotely sensed imagery using a SOCET SET workstation.

Engineering Technician D: Harris Corporation – Palm Bay, FL

March 2010 – May 2010

Perform ATP testing on Hawkeye PAA/DP Test Set.

Set up and conducting tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization and quality control.

Engineering Technician D: Harris Corporation – Palm Bay, FL

September 2009 – March 2010

Complete all testing of WIN-T DIF and SPP cards to include all functional testing. Troubleshoot and repair (or identify for repair)

Perform maintenance on SATCOM equipment to include AN/GSC-52A Satellite Communication terminals.

Maintain Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).

Engineering Technician D: Harris Corporation – Palm Bay, FL

April 2008 – September 2009

Complete all testing of Firestone MDC modules and chassis to include all functional and environmental testing.

Troubleshoot and repair (or identify for repair) problems discovered during testing.

Volunteered for work on weekends and after hours which allowed projects to keep on schedule.

Engineering Technician D: Harris Corporation – Palm Bay, FL

July 2006 – April 2008

Performed assembly and calibration of the Multi-band RF Test Set. Performed lower level component testing.

Troubleshoot and repair (or identify for repair) problems discovered during testing.

Performed Fiber Channel Computer troubleshooting and repair Assisted in the delivery of test spare On the DCMD program:

On the FTI-BCD CM-5R CCA rework program: Volunteered to test and troubleshoot modified boards. Have personally tested over 4000 units. Perform work within schedule.

Engineering Technician D: Harris Corporation – Palm Bay, FL

October 2005 – July 2006

Completed all testing of Firestone WRF5 and WPMU modules and chassis to include all functional and environmental testing.

Troubleshoot and repair (or identify for repair) problems discovered during testing.

Installed ECOs to current test sets to accommodate testing of next generation hardware.

Design and build module holding fixtures for use in test sets for testing deliverable flight hardware.

Recorded test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data and making recommendations for changes in product or test method.

Engineering Technician D: Harris Corporation – Palm Bay, FL

August 2003 – October 2005

Actively participated in integration of DMU EM with Test Set. This includes setting up of all test support equipment such as Main test set, support computers (which includes some programming) and ITAs.

Responsible for testing of DMU QUAD, MUX and TAC Flight modules.

Trained other KAP technicians to run DMU test set and test sequences Performed TDS 7254 Eye Pattern Jitter Test Measurements and fiber channel cable repair Troubleshot fiber channel receivers.

Engineering Technician D: Harris Corporation – Palm Bay, FL

March 2003 – August 2003

Supported rib assembly including bonding and alignment of straws; assembly of rib adjusters; measure, cut out, and placement of multi-layered insulation.

Supported strain gage testing for rib deployment Attended off-site extensive strain gage test set operational and electrical troubleshooting training by Intech, Inc.

Spacecraft Electrical Test Technician: Northrop-Grumman Corp. – Redondo Beach, CA

June 1997 – March 2003

Integration and test of DSP-1 satellite including all electrical, thermal, mechanical, vibration and vacuum testing.

Performed launch operations on DSP-1 satellite at Cape Canaveral Air Station including launch pad, clean room and SCIF operations. Preventive and corrective maintenance of all test equipment.

Power Sources Test Technician: TRW, Inc. – Redondo Beach, CA

June 1995 – June 1997

Set-up and testing of Spacecraft Power Systems including batteries, solar panels and associated flight and test equipment. Preventive and corrective maintenance of all test equipment.

Assembled experimental circuitry or complete prototype model according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and has knowledge of electronic power supplies and their sub components.

Spacecraft Battery Test Technician: TRW, Inc. – Redondo Beach, CA

January 1987 – June 1995

Set-up and testing of Spacecraft batteries including all electrical, thermal, mechanical, vibration and vacuum testing. Preventive and corrective maintenance of all test equipment.

Operate and calibrate computer systems to comply with test requirements.

Record data from test parts and assemblies.

Meet with aerospace engineers to discuss details and implications of test procedures.

Monitor and assure quality in producing systems that go into the spacecraft.

Electronics Technician First Class: United States Navy – San Diego, CA

October 1979 – February 1987

Ships Inertial Navigation System. All shipboard navigation systems including radio, radar, satellite and sonar. Air Traffic Control Communications equipment including air traffic control radar system.

Responsible for electronic equipment used to send and receive messages, computer information systems, long range radar, and calibration of test equipment.

Maintain, repair, calibrate, tune, and adjust electronic equipment used for communications, detection and tracking, recognition and identification, navigation.

Licenses & Certifications

MIL-STD-1686 ESD – May 2017

High Reliability Handling – July 2016

Lead Awareness Training

Hexavalent Chromium Basic Awareness

Silicon Separation and Control Plan

SCAPE Suit Certification - 2002

Honors & Awards

U Rock – Outstanding Job sustaining System Level Test Operations for Aireon hosted payloads – March 2016

Certificate of Recognition - Completion and delivery of March 2011 CIB Crisis – April 2011

Certificate of Recognition - Assembly of Mid Band Drawer for Sundance Test Set – October 2007

Certificate of Recognition - Assembling the Low Band Drawer for Sundance Test Set – October 2006

Certificate of Recognition - Key Support of the Harris FTI-BCD CM-5R CCA rework – June 2006

Certificate of Recognition - Successful completion of the DMU EM EMI Test – May 2005

Military Service

United States Navy – Inactive – October 1979 – February 1987

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