Martha S. Post
Baltimore, MD **209-2204
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have a strong work history as an electro mechanical prototype technician in an engineering environment, assisting the engineering team with hands on efforts. This includes prototype assembly, system/chassis assembly and wiring, as well as fabrication of cables and harnesses for spacecraft and remote sensor applications. I possess excellent soldering skills, and am experienced in the assembly and hand soldering of fine pitch SMT electronic components onto printed wiring boards. I am also skilled at reading blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams, including sketches. I am comfortable with the use of computerized systems, electronic measuring equipment, and test instrumentation. I possess a strong aptitude for learning, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
PREVIOUSLY HELD CERTIFICATIONS
NASA-STD-8739.3 Operator, Flight Hardware / Soldered Electrical Connections
NASA-STD-8739.4 Operator, Flight Hardware/ Crimp, Cable and Harness
NASA-STD-8739.7 and ANSI S20.20 ESD CONTROL Operator, Flight Hardware
WORK EXPERIENCE
UAV SOLUTIONS, INC.
8280 Patuxent Range Road
Jessup, MD 20794 10/2011-8/2015
Engineering Technician
Responsibilities include fabrication and assembly of prototype and operational hardware, systems and cables, including ground support and test equipment, using minimal documentation.
Assist with review and correction of engineering documentation, including assembling BOMs.
Helped achieve quality assurance objectives by implementing industry and customer required standards.
Identified and resolved problems in manufacturing processes, applying knowledge of fabrication, assembly, tools and materials. Emphasizing thoroughness and attention to detail, assured product quality through training and guiding technicians in good manufacturing practices and established procedures.
JHU APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY
Laurel, MD 8/2006 –10/2011
Engineering Technician - Security Clearance SECRET
Assembled and hand soldered fine pitch components onto PWA, referring to parts lists, assembly drawings and schematics.
Fabricated and assembled complex prototype and operational hardware; also ground support and test equipment, using engineering documentation.
Assembled, tested and troubleshot cables and harnesses, using digital meters and CIRRIS tester.
Reviewed and corrected engineering documentation to reflect actual fabrication processes.
Helped identify and resolve of moderately complex problems in order to meet customer requirements.
SAFT AMERICA, INC.
Cockeysville, MD 2/2006-8/2006 (Temporary position)
Process Engineering Technician
Assembled and wired complex electro mechanical systems and components, including printed wiring boards.
Performed review and correction of documentation for electro mechanical assemblies.
Assembled and wired R&D Prototype assemblies, modules and PWA, documenting processes.
Interfaced with Project Managers and other technical staff members for specific aspects of fabrication.
Developed and implemented improved processes, prepared work instructions and process specifications.
BAE SYSTEMS, INC.
Lexington Park, MD 5/2003 – 3/2005
Production Operator II
Assembled and wired moderately complex cable and harness assemblies using customer documentation.
Incorporated cable and harness assemblies into electro mechanical systems.
Upgraded Federal Government Communications Networks in rack-mounted systems, involving travel and field service work.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Introduction to Computer Applications, Champlain College, Burlington, VT
Introduction to Drafting and Blueprint Reading, Community College of VT