Air Force Test

CHRISTOPHER J. BURNS

Cell 978-***-****

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Objective: Employment as a Technician that will use my experience and education to the fullest.

Qualifications:

Over fifteen years experience in the RF/Microwave frequency area. Three years supervisory experience; responsible for the training and development of new technicians.

Extensive use and calibration of spectrum analyzers, synthesized signal generators, function, pulse and swept frequency generators, RF power meters and sensors, noise figure meters, frequency counters, RF communication test sets, microwave measurement receivers, attenuators, phase noise measurement systems, dynamic signal analyzers, oscilloscopes, as well as other items of electronic test equipment.

Certified (under Air Force guidelines) to use, calibrate and/or adjust complex RF/Microwave equipment using test procedures. Experienced in the troubleshooting and repair of RF/Microwave equipment down to component level using schematics and diagrams.

Air Force trained in basic and high reliability soldering techniques and connections.

Extensive interaction and communication with customers and test equipment manufacturers.

Work History:

June 2010 – Present

Technician (Electrical/Mechanical), Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Cambridge MA

Supported engineers on a variety of tasks including providing support on various government

programs and other customers. Built complex test sets and Break-Out-Boxes from schematics

and wiring diagrams. Configured and assembled electronic test stations, test equipment racks

and computer racks. Testing of various RF/Microwave parameters (gain and loss, power

consumption, signal path, current consumption, frequency, voltage levels, waveform analysis

etc.) of highly complex, classified RF modules.

Fabricated complex wire harnesses from schematics/wiring diagrams.

January 2006 – June 2010

Senior RF/Microwave Technician, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Cambridge, MA

Solely responsible for the testing, calibration and troubleshooting/ adjustment of all

RF/Microwave test equipment in the Draper facility. Responsible for determining and

acquiring new assets needed for continued operation of the RF/Microwave portion of the

laboratory. Extensive communication with vendors. Testing of various RF/Microwave

parameters (gain and loss, power consumption, noise figure, signal path, current consumption,

frequency, harmonics, waveform analysis etc.) of highly complex, classified RF modules.

Test equipment coordinator - Responsible for ensuring group test equipment was located,

tagged and collected in a timely manner for calibration.

August 2004 - November 2005

RF/Microwave Test Technician, Lockheed Missiles and Fire Control, Chelmsford, MA

Using state of the art test equipment, test setups and procedures, tested and tuned highly

complex modules used in the telemetry/ data acquisition portion of the U.S.

Army's Patriot III Advanced Capability Missile System. Used test information to verify module

parameters to government specifications in a timely matter to ensure on time delivery to the

customer.

Sep 2001 - Apr 2002

RF/Microwave Calibration Technician, Transcat, Wilmington, MA

Solely responsible for all calibration/ troubleshooting of RF/Microwave test equipment, ensured test equipment performed to manufacturer's specifications.

Responsible for determining lab needs and procuring test equipment to expand lab capabilities and revenue.

August 1997 – 2001

U.S. Air Force Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Journeyman, RF/Microwave Generation and Waveform Analysis Section, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.

Responsible for the testing, calibration and troubleshooting of highly complex RF/Microwave Test Equipment. Three years supervisory experience; responsible for the training and development of new technicians in the RF/Microwave section of the laboratory.

Equipment Management Officer; tracked and maintained lab’s entire equipment inventory, valued at over eight million dollars. Ensured accountability and accuracy of standards. Submitted changes to calibration procedures and engineering manuals as needed.

Procurement Officer - Responsible for validating equipment needs of technicians in the

RF/Microwave portion of the laboratory. Then worked with vendors to acquire the best, most cost effective equipment to be bought by the Air Force. Filled out the proper paperwork and went through proper channels to acquire the correct equipment.

1994 - 1997

U.S. Air Force PMEL Craftsman, RF/Microwave Analysis Section, Eielson AFB, Alaska

1992 - 1994

U.S. Air Force PMEL Apprentice, AC/DC Measurements Section, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

Accomplishments:

Managed and tracked an inventory of 667 items of test equipment valued at over eight million dollars; procured new test equipment as needed for future lab requirements.

Managed and maintained technical order library of 4,175 maintenance and calibration procedures needed to calibrate critical test equipment.

Named squadron “Outstanding Performer” during a Headquarters Pacific Air Force Unit Compliance Inspection.

Handpicked to inventory, assemble and validate new $640,000 High Power Wattmeter Calibration System. Assembled the entire system in two days.

Received Air Force Achievement Medal for repairing Taif, Saudi Arabia Air Base’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal MK2 Andros Robot.

Twice named squadron technician of the quarter.

Scored over 98% higher than other candidates in career field Air Force wide on Non Commissioned Officer promotion exam.

Procured over 20 items of electronic test equipment, saving a customer over 320,000 dollars, as well as enabling an on-time testing date.

Instrumental in improving and refurbishing lab’s GPS antenna system. Determined improved system requirements, researched and put together entire parts list. Worked closely with mechanical and electrical engineers in building new system

procured equipment needed for facility in a timely manner and under budget.

Training:

Precision Measurement and Calibration Journeyman course (80 hrs)

Airman Leadership School (200 hrs)

Fluid Analysis Spectrometer Maintenance and Calibration course (160 hrs)

Advanced Microwave Measurement and Calibration course (240 hrs)

Advanced Digital Techniques course (114 hrs)

Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Technical School (1,344 hrs)

Education:

Bachelor of Business Administration (Major - Management/ Minor - Finance)

University of Texas at El Paso, 1990

Community College of the Air Force

Associate Degree, Applied Science - Electronics Systems Technology

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