Technician Electrical
Resume:
DAVID LORAN JACKSON
Bainbridge, GA 39819
Email: ***********@*****.***
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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