Engineering Technician Electronic

Michael R. Johnson

PO Box **

Carnation, Washington 98014

**********@*******.***

Home: 425-***-****

Cell: 425-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

ELECTRONICS / RF / MICROWAVE TECHNICIAN

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ten plus years’ experience as an RF Engineering/Electronics/Mission Technician working predominantly for aerospace and DoD contractors, most recently installing, testing and troubleshooting classified COMM and NAV software and defensive systems in Boeing’s KC-46 tanker at their Military Delivery Center flight line, after spending three plus years in charge of Boeing’s Antenna Impedance Lab.

Test, troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic devices, RF/microwave components and antennas using state of the art test and measurement equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal/function generators, multimeters, calibration standards, test automation and data collection software and more

Assist engineers in the design and fabrication of engineering models, prototypes and test fixtures, referring to engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, sketches, or to written or verbal instructions

Set up and operate antenna pattern ranges and anechoic chambers for radiation pattern and radar cross section (RCS) measurements; make S-parameter measurements, VSWR, insertion loss, return loss measurements, interpret impedance presented via Smith chart

Participate in lightning, high intensity radiated fields (HIRF) and precipitation static susceptibility testing of aircraft

Perform fabrication, assembly, repair and alignment of complex electro-mechanical devices in the lab or field, familiar with machine shop capabilities, excellent soldering skills, proficient with power, pneumatic and hand tools

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

High school graduate

US Navy-Basic Electricity/Electronics (3 mo.)

US Navy-Advanced Electronics Training (12 mo.): AC/DC/digital circuit design and troubleshooting, computers, vacuum tube and transistor circuits; RF/microwave/transmission line theory; transmitters and receivers; antennas; much more

US Navy-Advanced Electronics Training (9 mo.): Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair missile guidance radars

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

-EXPERIMENTAL RF AND MICROWAVE TECHNICIAN A (92709):

The Boeing Company; Seattle, WA. 12/2011-present: Assist engineers in development of antenna systems; installation, modification, repair, design and calibration of experimental RF and microwave mission control and communication systems in the lab and on experimental and production aircraft; fabricate and characterize precision coax cable assemblies; install, troubleshoot and repair classified COMM and NAV software on KC-46 tanker aircraft

Top Secret security clearance

-ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN B (C2207):

The Boeing Company; Seattle, WA. 3/2010-12/2011: Perform electronic testing, troubleshooting, diagnosis, adjustment and repair of electronic components, systems and related test equipment; assist in the fabrication, assembly and testing of prototype electronic assemblies

-ELECTROMECHANICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN C (91507):

The Boeing Company; Seattle, WA. 3/2006-3/2010: Fabricate, assemble and test components of prototype aircraft instrument and ordnance equipment such as wire bundles and sensors to perform functional or environmental tests on production and experimental equipment

-RF TECHNICIAN:

Honeywell Aerospace Systems; Redmond, WA. 08/2005-03/2006: Test, troubleshoot and repair avionics including TCAS transponder systems

-TEST TECHNICIAN:

Three-Five Systems; Redmond, WA. 06/2002-02/2004: Test, troubleshoot and repair SMT printed circuit boards for computer, telecommunications and medical equipment manufacturers

-RF TECHNICIAN:

Viasystems, Inc.; Redmond, WA. 11/2001-02/2002: Test, troubleshoot and repair RF amplifiers for commercial telecommunication equipment

-ELECTRONICS TEST TECHNICIAN:

Medtronic Physio-Control; Redmond, WA. 11/2000-05/2001: Assemble, test, troubleshoot and repair lifesaving medical equipment

-AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNICIAN:

Muzak LLC; Seattle, WA. 07/1997-08/2000

Troubleshoot and repair commercial and professional audio/video equipment; maintain recording and editing studios and duplication suites; install satellite TV distribution systems

-FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN:

San Diego Postal and Shipping Equipment; San Diego, CA. 11/1989-07/1993: Field service and in-shop reconditioning of office/mailroom/business machines

-RF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN:

Vantage Associates, Inc.; San Diego, CA. 09/1987-11/1989: R&D and production test of antennas, radomes and radar cross section measurements

-RF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN:

Teledyne Ryan Electronics; San Diego, CA. 11/1985-08/1987: R&D and production test of antennas, radomes and radar cross section measurements

Secret security clearance

-RF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN:

Teledyne Micronetics, Inc.; San Diego, CA. 11/1982-10/1985: Set up and operate anechoic chambers and outdoor pattern ranges for R&D and production test of antennas, radomes and radar cross section measurements of augmenters and low observables

Secret security clearance

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