Air Force Engineer

Daniel Mondragon

Garden Grove, CA

************@*****.*** • 657-***-**** • LinkedIn: daniel-mondragon-01a691156

Avionics Engineer

Explore and research customers, markets, products, suppliers, competition, technology trends, economic drivers, and financial indicators to develop new repairs for maintenance, repair, and overhaul business. Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional team to develop new repair sources and schemes.

— Areas of Expertise —

Customer Communication Product Development Reverse Engineering

Regulatory Audits & Approvals Repair Procedures Government Agency Products

MATLAB, C++, Python, KiCad, ExpressPCB/SCH, SolidWorks, RAMPOD/Global-Eye, Quantum

— Career Accomplishments —

Brought in $1,795K in revenue per year by developing three repair specifications.

Saved $150K per year by repairing pilot headsets instead of replacing them.

In top 3% of machinists at UTC who could over perform.

Professional Experience

OPTICAL DISPLAY ENGINEERING, Cleveland/Akron, OH, 2018-Present

Lead Avionics Engineer

Lead electronic/electrical engineering support team in repair programs and new product development. Source new suppliers and verify manufacturing capabilities by drafting product specifications and first article inspections. Gather engineering data to design, build, and program test equipment to troubleshoot and test complex circuit designs. Draft drawings/models to determine dimensional analysis, failure mode, and safety assessment for new repairs. Ensure testing procedures comply with required standards. Meet with customers and discuss possible repairs for failing avionics. Develop programs to potentially add $2-$5 million in revenue per year.

Brought in approximately $1,795K in revenue per year by developing three repair specifications.

Developed repair and sold data for approximately $200K.

Received PMA production approvals from local Manufacturing Inspection District Office.

OPTICAL DISPLAY ENGINEERING, Orange County, CA, 2017-2018

Avionics Engineer

Designed, modified, troubleshot, and managed test programs and equipment, including circuit designs to support repair programs and new product development. Drafted drawings and models for new products. Ensured testing procedures complied with required industry standards. Inspected first article on manufactured parts to verify compliance with product specification. Oversaw technicians addressing electro/mechanical instrument and component issues.

Added $350K revenue per year by developing two repair specifications.

Conducted interviews and hired two engineers.

Trained technicians on new repair procedures.

OPTICAL DISPLAY ENGINEERING, Orange County, CA, 2016-2017

Senior Avionics Technician,

Programmed system tools to test and fix analog and digital electronics system components including securing and/or removing parts. Identified and utilized documentation and manuals to assess design configuration and repairs. Communicated with manager, Engineering, and Quality Departments to solve technical repairs problems. Drafted drawings for Research and Development for new products. Trained and guided lower-level technicians.

Fixed 25% of repairs too complex for other technicians.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE March ARB, CA, 2011-2017

Lead Avionics Technician

Supported more than 30 avionics LRUs from C-17 aircraft at depot-level maintenance. Rebuilt, overhauled, installed, repaired, modified, calibrated, aligned, tested, and maintained integrated systems, malfunctioning components, and assemblies. Supervised safety and wellbeing of industrial shop workers including OSHA safety standards and regulations. Recorded maintenance and repair work. Coordinated work with engineers, technicians, and other maintenance personnel. Fabricated parts and test aids. Interpreted data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems. Interpreted blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams. Used ESD precautions and proper handling procedures when handling ESD-sensitive materials. Updated test station software. Trained mechanics and others.

Saved approximately $150K per year by repairing pilot headsets instead of replacing them.

Fixed 50% of repairs too complex for other technicians.

JONEL ENGINEERING, Fullerton, CA, 2014-2015

Electronics Technician

Produced custom industrial control panels using relays, power supplies, and I/O boards. Built wire communication harnesses. Worked with PLC to build, load programs, edit programs, and test. Oversaw inventory to ensure proper stock levels. Worked with end users and field technicians to troubleshoot hardware field issues.

Increased profit margins 8% by completing projects under budget.

UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS Riverside, CA, 2013-2014

Aerospace Machinist

Operated CNC lathes, grinders, and other specialized CNC and manual equipment to produce machined parts. Set up and programmed machines to convert raw materials to precision within tolerance specification. Maintained quality and safety standards, recordkeeping, and equipment. Crossed trained in composite layup including manually stacking layers of carbon weave resin.

In top 3% of machinists who could produce three finished parts during one shift.

PACIFIC AEROSPACE RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGIES, Victorville, CA, 2013

Avionics Technician

Monitored operations, inspections, troubleshooting, removal, repair, adjustments, testing, calibration, and modification of DC-10, Boeing 727, and Boeing 737 aircraft avionic systems.

Modified avionic junction boxes on DC-10 to convert to MD-10 for Orbis Flying Eye Hospital project.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Electronic Engineering, Southern California Institute of Technology, 2018

Certified Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician, Community College of the Air Force, 2013

Electrical and Electronics Engineering, California State University, Fullerton, 2010

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