DAVID TAYLOR
E L E C T R I C A L E N G I N E E R
Awarded military veteran and
personable engineering
professional with over 14 years
of related work experience.
Talent for quickly mastering
advanced technologies.
Diplomatic and tactful with
professionals and non-
professionals with demonstrated
ability to easily convey
information to clientele at all
levels. Flexible and versatile, able
to maintain composure through
long off-shift hours under
pressure.
6218 Cannoli Pl
Riverview, FL 33578
**********@*******.***
Troubleshooting & Repair
General Office & Computer Skills
Windows 10, XP, Vista, and Unix,
Linux, Cybersecurity
Lockheed C-130 and Boeing
707/C-135 Avionics Systems
C++ Programming, MatLab, HSFS,
Labview, P-spice
Project/ Self- Management
Equipment Alignment &
Calibration, Schematic and
Blueprint Reading
Signal Analyzers, Analog Signal
Generators
Frequency Generators
Digital Voltage Meters
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum Analyzers
Automated Test Equipment Set-
ups, Auto CAD
Design PLC's AB RSlogix 500,
5000 and Maple systems HMI"s.
P R O F I L E
C O N T A C T
S K I L L S
E D U C A T I O N
Fall 2016 Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering University of South Florida – Tampa, FL GPA: 3.07
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Spring 2016 - Present University of South Florida Tampa, FL Undergraduate Research Student Liaison
• Research on available active and passive sensors for off shore oil well drilling
• Submits research results for engineering journal published by Inertial Perceptions.
• Research and develop a planar lens for a 5g antenna
• Creates specs and 3D print outs of the planar lens used in demonstrations 2000 – 2013 United States Air Force
Avionic System Instructor (2008 – 2013) MacDill Air Force Base – Tampa, FL
• Trained and instructed students on maintenance techniques, reading aircraft schematics, safety practices and troubleshooting to component level
• Designed and conducted research programs to evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and application
• Served as subject matter expert for a $2.5 million virtual training system, communicating with clients and vendors to determine issues and solve problems
• Provided technical and operational support to ensure quality assurance standards
• Developed reports on the progress and status of assigned projects and initiated corrective action to support task problems and failures
• Developed curricula on a wide range of technical topics, for technical and non-technical audiences
Avionic System Technician Supervisor (2004 – 2008) MacDill Air Force Base – Tampa, FL
• Maintained electrical components on equipment ranging up to $62 million interpreting aircraft schematics and troubleshooting to component level
• Managed, trained, evaluated, and coordinated a team of 15 airmen in conducting inspections, diagnosing issues, tracking high time component replacements and repairing integrated avionics systems on Lockheed C-130 and Boeing 707/C-135 aircraft
• Developed inspection criteria and performed routine quality assurance inspections on aircraft systems
• Operated computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment such as GO81 to perform tasks
Avionic System Technician (2000 – 2004) Little Rock Air Force Base – Little Rock, AR
• Interpreted aircraft schematics and troubleshoot to component level of systems using ARINC, MIL-STD and TTD communication protocols.
• Repaired avionics equipment and performed scheduled maintenance on aircrafts for military aircrafts and components including: SATCOM, UHF/VHF/HF radios, VOR/ILS, IFF, MLS, altimeters, GPS, intercom, TACAN, radar, flight management systems, data recorders, cryptographic data loaders, ADF, TCAS, RF systems instrumentation and electrical/electronic systems and accessories ranging up to $54 million.
• Confirmed systems’ and components’ capabilities by designing testing methods, conducting research programs, applying knowledge of electricity and materials and testing properties.