Steven P. Benites

Monterey Park, CA 323-***-****

ac8kbr@r.postjobfree.com

Highly skilled and experienced Network Operations Project Engineer/Analyst with expertise in all facets of spacecraft to ground communications and operational support throughout the life cycle of Spacecraft/Satellite Projects. Demonstrated knowledge of Flight Project infrastructure, interfaces, ground support equipment, operations, operations/flight concepts, process, procedures, and scheduling. Proven collaborations as a technical expert/advisor and professional interactions with senior Flight Project Customers to ensure mission success. Instrumental in preparing mission-specific Support Plans as well as mission/project documentation. Proficient with electronic ground support test equipment, electronic test equipment, and Satellite System test system software. Proficient with flight hardware (Black Boxes, Cable Harnesses, Appendages, Antennas) mechanical installation, testing and validation.

SKILLS

Flight-Hardware Integration

Spacecraft In-Flight Advisory Support

Software Implementation & Testing

Spacecraft System Level Testing

RF Telecommunication Link Analysis

Launch & Initial Acquisition Strategies

Problem/Anomaly Resolution

Real-Time OPS Console Support

Spacecraft Mechanical Assembly

Spacecraft Fueling Operations

ISO 9000 Work Instructions

Scheduling / Logistics Planning

Technical Concept Studies

Acoustics / Vibration / TV Testing

Eastern Launch Site Operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory – New Horizons Flight Operations, Laurel, MD 2018 – 2019 Spacecraft Ground Systems Advisor/Consultant

Responsible for the generation and validation of modified uplink predicts ensuring the successful execution of the New Horizons (NH) Radio Science Experiment (REX) Bistatic Observation during the Ultima Thule Fly-By.

Facilitated Ultima Thule Fly-By planning, real-time critical activity events and real-time anomaly investigation/resolution.

Responsible Advisor/Consultant between the New Horizons Project, NASA Deep Space Network (DSN), and Planetary Radar and Radio Science Group (PRRSG) during nominal real-time and anomalous activities.

Collaborate on development of REX real-time checklists for Bistatic Observation to ensure successful science data acquisition during the Ultima Thule Fly-By.

Harris Corporation - Deep Space Network Operations, Monrovia, CA 2002 – 2017 Network Operations Project Engineer/Analyst

Planned and executed Network Operations support for NASA JPL and non-JPL Satellite missions that included Deep Space Network (DSN) Ground Systems and Network preparations, coordination of operations support for critical activities and personnel, conducting appropriate Ground Data Systems (GDS) Testing, coordinated and implemented training to ensure Network operational readiness.

Functioned as Technical Consultant, conduct technical studies, provide recommendations; address Flight/Ground Operations issues and anomalies.

Managed Network Operations and telecommunications technical support as Technical Expert on RF telecommunication link analysis; performed specialized analysis resulting in recommendations for optimizing Uplink and Downlink telecommunication links for NASA JPL and non-JPL Satellite missions.

Led the Mission Set Team and oversaw all planning, preparation, coordination, and support for activities critical to mission success providing necessary leadership to successfully lead troubleshooting and operations efforts in a technical team environment.

Identified and resolved complex problems involving technical issues across multi-disciplines.

Apply advanced theories, principles, and concepts; demonstrates creativity and ingenuity, contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED

TRW Space & Defense, Redondo Beach, CA 1988 – 2002 Electrical Research Assistant

Responsible Test Conductor for the Assembly (Electrical/Mechanical) Test & Launch Operations (ATLO) - Earth Observing Satellite Program (EOS-AGUA); Advanced X-Ray Astrophysical Facility Program (AXAF); Republic of China Satellite Program (ROCSAT); Small Satellite Initiative Program (SSTI); Tracking & Data Relay Satellite System Program (TDRSS Flights 5, 6, & 7).

Experienced Test Conductor leading various phases of Spacecraft Electrical/Mechanical Integration to include Flight System Performance Test, Environmental (Thermal Vacuum) Testing, Spacecraft Systems Acceptance Testing (Comprehensive Systems Test/Acoustics/Vibration) and Eastern Launch Site (ELS) Final Electrical/Mechanical Operations.

Assisted Systems Engineering with Payload Electrical Anomaly Investigations and Software Debug for both Payload & Spacecraft platforms.

Managed ATLO Test Team as Lead Test Conductor during Spacecraft Electrical/Mechanical Integration of flight hardware (Black Boxes, Cable Harnesses, Appendages, Antennas).

Directed and performed Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Preparations and Validations.

Participates in spacecraft final build operations and support of Eastern Launch Site (ELS) activities including; shipping preparations, transport of Spacecraft to (ELS), final pre-launch spacecraft systems electrical operations test and Spacecraft Fueling preparations/operations. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology (Cyber Security), Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ, Exp. Graduation - 2020 Associate of Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CA Green Belt Certification, Value Based Lean Six Sigma, ITT Corporation, Monrovia, CA, 2009 AWARDS

Achievement – DSN Operations New Horizons Pluto Encounter Team, NASA, 2016 Exceptional achievement in planning and executing DSN spacecraft communications President’s Award, ITT Corporation, 2007

Special recognition for Steven Benites for the Level 1 Launch Support Team – Deep Space Network (DSN)

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