DAVID LORAN JACKSON

**** *. ******** ***** *** B.

Bainbridge, GA 39819

334-***-****

Email: wbtwdz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

• Very Strong commitment to developing and furthering a career in electronics

• Productive and responsible; willing to learn and handle any tasks needed

• Skilled in troubleshooting, analyzing circuits, tracing schematics and flow charts

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: Agilent VEE Pro, Basic LabVIEW Visual Basic 6.0/2008, Visual C++, Assembly

Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/2000/Vista/7

Software Applications: Microsoft Excel/Word, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Paint Shop X4

Industrial Controls: Allen Bradley SLC-50/500 PLC Systems

Microcontrollers-Microprocessors: Atmel (AVR), Microchip (PIC), Motorola 68hc11-12

Electronic Test Equipment: Oscilloscopes, Digital/Analog Multimeters, Spectrum Analyzers,

Network Analyzers, High Voltage Probes, Pulse Generators, Function Generators

Hand Soldering/Desoldering Tools: Pace, Weller, American Beauty, Metcal, Hakko

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Enterprise Electronics Corporation, Enterprise, AL

Electronic Technician (2010-2011)

Build and test electronic assemblies that make up commercial high power stationary and mobile weather radar systems C and S Band (Doppler). These Systems include RF Assemblies, I/O Control Systems, Servo Drive Systems, RF/IF down converters and other electronic, electrical and mechanical components.

Key Achievements:

Helped troubleshoot a major failure due to hardware reset on RF Enclosures

Helped locate a correct wiring errors in RF and Electrical Modules

Elbit Systems of America, Tallahassee, FL, (2007-2009)

Talla-Com Industries (A Division of Tadiran Communications),

(Now Elbit Systems of America), Tallahassee, FL, (2006-2007)

Engineering Lab Technician (2008-2009)

Production Technician/Radio Frequency Technician (2006-2008)

Performed electrical and electronic testing, RF tuning, component level repair-troubleshooting, and

provide direct support for R&D Engineers on projects of multiple design levels. Items supported include

U.S. and Israeli Military Electronic Hardware Including the U.S. Army’s Sincgars Radio System (Single

Channel Ground Airborne Radio System), U.S. Air Force Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft (JSF), U.S. NAVY

DMR SYSTEM (Digital Module Radio) RF Amplifier, and the Israeli Vehicle Radio Communications

Radios (VRC). Test and repair include the use of Special Test Electronics (STE) including the use of the

LM-STAR Test Racks. (Lockheed Martin)

Key Achievements:

Chosen by the Engineering Department to aid in the re-design and evaluation testing of the 100 A

DMR

Successfully repaired over 300 circuit cards for the Sincgars Program

Repaired over 40 $1,500 DMR CPU Control Boards that were slated for scrap saving the company

$60,000

Identified a major trouble area with the JSF RF-Prowler filter boards that lead to improved Surface

Mount Component soldering placement quality

Identified key trouble areas to decrease the failure rate of circuit cards from 50% to 5% on the

(Tactor Radio)

Boeing Integrated Defense Systems-Satellite Development Center, (2000-2006)

Hughes Space and Communications (1997-2000)

(Now Boeing Satellite Development Center), El Segundo, CA

Radio Frequency Technician Senior

Performed electrical testing, RF tuning, component level troubleshooting and data analysis on Commercial and Military Satellite Solid State Power Amplifiers, Low Noise Amplifiers, Digital Signal Processors and other Flight and Non-Flight Electronic Hardware. Projects supported include ICO, Superbird, Thuraya, DirecTV, Spaceway, U.S. Navy (UHF-F11), C, S, X Band Satellites. Tests included the use of Special Test Electronics (STE)/Manual Bench set-ups from the R&D Level through Final Acceptance were routine. Thermo-Chamber, Vibration Testing and Burn-In were also used to verify unit performance for Space Flight Worthiness.

Key Achievements:

Chosen to lead off a special team that streamlined testing procedure for Thuraya and ICO SSPA’s saving thousands of testing hours

Aided in a high voltage static testing (EMI) specific by certain customers

Aided Software Engineers and help improve software controls that helped reduce the tuning time of SSPA’s from 8.0 hours down to 6.0 hours

Wrote special programs using (Agilent Vee Pro) that was used to test High Power Hybrid Splitters and eliminate tests failure due too inconsistent testing by hand. (Thuraya Satellite Program)

Repaired and maintained Special Test Electronics (STE) test racks

Student, part-time, 1994-1997

DeVry University (Formally DeVry Institute of Technology), Pomona, CA

Electronic Technician Trainee, 1994

Sears Service Center, Montclair, CA

Responsible for diagnosing and repairing Consumer Electronic Products. Assisted technicians in field and shop repairs. Electronic test equipment and schematics were utilized throughout my training.

Automotive Electrical Technician, 1989-1994

M.K. Smith Chevrolet, Chino, CA

Performed electronic and electrical system repairs including air conditioning repair and light gasoline engine tune-ups. Repair work with Supplemental Restraint Systems, Digital/Analog Instrument Panels, Electronic Cruise Control Systems and Electronic Engine/Transmission Controls was implemented daily.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics

DeVry Institute of Technology, Pomona, CA

Graduation: February 1997

Associate in Arts in Automotive Repair Technology

Cerritos Community College, Norwalk, CA

Graduation: August 1990

CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFICATIONS

BOEING SATELLITE SYSTEMS/HUGHES SPACE AND COMMUNICATIONS

• Basic Electronics Fundamentals 1(Employee Enrichment Program), Certificate

• Introduction To Agilent VEE Pro 6.0 Programming, Certificate

• Satellites and Payload Fundamentals, Certificate

• Introduction To Microwave Measurements, Certificate

• Agilent Hands-On (Microwave Test Equipment), Certificate

• Parallel Gap Welding, Certification

MOUNT SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE

• Advanced Surface Mount Technology, Certificate

• Electronic Assembly and Fabrication Theory and Laboratory, Certificate

M.K. SMITH CHEVROLET /AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Electrical systems, Certification

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Heating And Air Conditioning, Certification

• International Mobile Air Conditioning Association Training in Refrigerant Recovery, Certification

• Chevrolet Certified Technician, Certification

• Automotive Emission Control, Certificate

• Mechanic of the Month, Award (Three Months in a row)

CERRITOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

• Automotive Mechanical Repair-Manufacture Specialty, Certificate

• General Motors Automotive Service Excellence Program (A.S.E.P), Certificate

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SKILLS AND FURTHER EDUCATION

• Industrial Circuits and Control Systems

• VCR Service and Repair

• Microcomputer Servicing and Troubleshooting

• Microprocessor Systems Basic Computer Networking

• Computer Servicing

• Basic Computer Networking

• Advanced Black and White Photography

• The Zone System Fine Black and White Photography

• Advanced Color Photography

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