RF Test Engineer

Kevin Behrens

RF Test Engineer

************@*****.*** • 540-***-****

Active Secret Clearance LinkedIn URL • Harvest, AL

Results-driven and seasoned professional with extensive experience in defense systems and missile technology, specializing in the enhancement of missile defense operations on a global scale. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing system performance through advanced testing, calibration, and software updates. Adept at leading multinational teams and collaborating with NATO forces to strengthen collective security initiatives. Success in improving missile tracking accuracy, system responsiveness, and operational readiness through strategic implementations and diagnostics. Known for reducing system downtime, enhancing reliability, and overseeing large-scale installations to ensure compliance with the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Areas of Expertise

Missile Defense System Testing

Software Update Deployment

Missile System Calibration

Project Management

High-Stakes Operational Readiness

AEGIS Ashore System Enhancements

Operational Risk Management

System Diagnostic Testing

Performance Analysis & Reporting

Responsiveness Improvements

Quality Assurance & Control

Technical Troubleshooting

Phased Arrays

Electrically Steered RF

Radar Test Events

High Power Microwave Safety

RF and Microwave Risk Management

RF and Microwave Amplifiers

Data Analysis

Live Fire Testing

Professional Experience

US Navy, Various Locations OCT 2004 – OCT 2024

AEGIS Firecontrolman / Test Engineer / Master Instructor

Orchestrated a multinational team to streamline missile defense operations to optimal levels for enhancing operational readiness. Foster strategic collaborations with NATO forces to synchronize and improve defense tactics across nations, bolstering collective security. Contribute to global defense mechanisms by pioneering enhancements in the AEGIS Ashore Defense system.

Demonstrated expertise of High Power RF and Microwave systems to include amplifiers and transmitters during normal operations and during test events to include data analysis, threat planning and fault isolation.

Demonstrated expertise of the effects of Electromagnetic Interference with respect to Microwave and RF operations.

Demonstrated expertise of the effects of Microwave and RF with respect to personnel, equipment and ordinance.

Demonstrated expertise of Electronically Steered antennas to include Phased Array Antennas.

Demonstrated expertise of Microwave, RF and Radio operations during test events.

Achieved $870K cost savings by conducting timely repairs on the SPY-1 RADAR, ensuring adherence to the EXCAL Evolutions schedule and rapid return to Mission Ready Status.

Served as the on-station SPY-1 RADAR Subject Matter Expert during the FTM-29 Stellar Balour event, overseeing the test shot of the Standard Missile 3 Block IIA and Aegis Weapon System BL 9C.2.2 BMD 5.1.

Successfully facilitated the Aegis Weapon System load tests; led post-failure investigation and data analysis following missile component failure.

Demonstrated analog, digital, AC, DC and, High Voltage electronics troubleshooting to correct complex faults in complex systems.

Demonstrated Operation Risk Management as Combat System Coordinator managing maintenance down time and decreasing risks decreased mishaps by 32%. High risk evolutions include live fire exercises, missile launches and jamming exercises.

Implemented measures that increased missile readiness by 15%, ensuring deployment during critical operations.

Increased missile tracking accuracy by integrating state-of-the-art technology into AEGIS Ashore systems.

Conducted detailed analyses of AEGIS system operations, driving a 20% increase in operational efficiency.

Increased 30% increase in system responsiveness by rolling out critical updates to AEGIS software.

Optimized the efficacy of air defenses through strategic deployment of SM-series missiles.

Attained a 98% accuracy rate by maintaining missile system calibration processes.

Demonstrated Linux and networking knowledge through the work on the Aegis Weapon System tactical and standard data networks.

Demonstrated Tactical Data Link (TDL) experience as Aegis Ashore Romania mission relies mainly on TDL information.

Demonstrated extensive experience in the Ballistic Missile Defense System, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, and Microsoft Office Suite while charged with developing a Daily Operations and Intelligence briefing.

Demonstrated advanced data analytics experience while analyzing data and performing root cause analysis to determine how to correct irregular or false data.

Demonstrated flawless fiberoptic repair and troubleshooting as the Aegis Weapon System is interconnected with Fiberoptic cabling, maintaining 100% mission readiness.

Demonstrated experience with Python, MATLAB, and C++ while working on orbital mechanics and flight kinematics of space threats. Utilizing specific code to predict trajectories of ballistic missiles and predicted intercept.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Science

American Military University, Charles Town, WV

Dean's List December, Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.8, Gold Key Member

Associate of Science, Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

ITT Technical Institute, Lathrop, CA

Honor Graduate

Licenses & Certifications

Master Training Specialist (MTS) Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) Ballistic Missile Defense Watch Officer (BMDWO)

Combat System Coordinator (CSC) RADAR System Controller (RSC) Combat System Officer of the Watch (CSOOW)

Officer of the Deck (OOD) in-port Course Supervisor Combat System Training Team (CSTT)

Evaluator Command Managed Equal Opportunity Coordinator (CMEO) Urinalysis Program Coordinator (UPC) Fiber Optic Maintenance Technician TACTOE.

Technical Proficiencies

RADAR Systems Expertise

Proficient in the operation of SPY-1 RADAR systems and auxiliary equipment, including:

oSPY-1A, SPY-1B, SPY-1B(V), SPY-1D, SPY-1D(V)

Deep knowledge of AEGIS Baselines:

oVersions 5.39, 6.1, 6.3, 9A, 9C, 9C.2.3

AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Systems:

oVersions 3.6, 4.0, 4.1, 5.0, 5.1

Phased Array principles and Electronically Steered arrays

Other Expertise

Fiber Optic Cable maintenance

Networking (Linux, Windows, Cisco)

CAT 5 and CAT 6

Low Voltage 0-30Volts

High Voltage up to -45kVolts

Card Access Systems (Lenel, Casi-Rusco)

Digital Electronics and Logic tracing.

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