Professional Experience

BAE Systems (Radar Engineering Technician III)
March 2016 – Present (Permanent Position); Lexington Park, MD. (PAX River NAS LSTF Facility)

Provide tech support, maintenance, maintain, repair and certify Fleet Command AN/SPN 46 (V) 4/5/6 PALS RADAR Systems for US Naval surface, shore and deployed vessels. Perform technical writing to amend, update and revise SOP’s for both field and developmental protocols and systems. Calibrate, align and repair damaged Inertial Sensor assembly, Inertial Navigation Units (INU), electro-mechanical motors for antenna pedestal systems, calibrate and re-align Analog/Digital encoders, re-wire systems to specs IAW TPS/TP SER NO. SPAWAR C4ISR/Naval DoD specifications. Calibrate SATCOM equipment, perform software upgrades, soldering CCA (surface mount & through hole), analyze data encryption FLT messages and repair down systems. Repair C & Ku-Band Feed Assemblies/LAN & BUS peripheral cabling, test fiber, troubleshoot Rx/Tx, ANT, GPS Antenna system, DLM antenna, LSO wave-off indicator modules, Stabilization units, PDP/PDU, Control-Indicator modules VME chassis, circuitry to the component level.

Northrup Grumman Aerospace Systems (Avionics Technician 3)
June 2015 – Feb 2016 (FT 1st Shift Contract Position); San Diego, CA. (Rancho Bernardo Facility)

Maintain, repair, modify and test multiple C4ISR HALE (High-Altitude Long Endurance)/(RATS, Global Hawk/Euro Hawk and Triton ISR-Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems. Perform testing, restoration, repairs, calibration, alignments and overhauls. Review and critique all mechanical/electrical/electronic parts IAW IPC/WHMA-A-620B/J-STD-001E/SPAWAR/MIL-STD 2000. SAP, ISO 9001. Establish requirements and best practice reporting ensuring reliable builds per engineering design. Utilize built in test (BIT), built in Test Equipment (BITE), fault isolation testing (FIT), Simulation (SIM), HTOL, HIPOT cable testing equipment, and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to accurately diagnose, calibrate and repair systems. Currently assigned to building Radio Attenuation Test Set systems for UAV Theatre –Deployed systems.

Centurum Inc. (SPAWAR C4ISR Engineering Technician III)
May 2015 – January 10, 2016 (FT 2nd Shift Contract Position); San Diego, CA. (Point Loma Facility)

Perform Depot level assessment, testing, troubleshoot, disassembly, repair and re-test of C4ISR Antenna Pedestal/TV-DTS and sensitive items for Naval surface and shore vessels. Interpret, assess and repair electronic/electro-mechanical components, assemblies and systems to the component level via CMMS, IETM’s TM’s, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and schematics. Calibrate, align and repair damaged Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), electro-mechanical motors for antenna pedestal systems, calibrate and re-align Analog/Digital encoders, re-wire systems to specs IAW TPS/TP SER NO. SPAWAR C4ISR/Naval DoD specifications. Calibrate SATCOM equipment, perform software upgrades, soldering CCA (through hole), and analyze data encryption FLT messages and repair down systems. Repair C & Ku-Band Feed Assemblies/LNB, RJ-45 wiring, troubleshoot RCU/CCU/ACU to the component level.

FAA – Federal Aviation Administration; ATSS ATC RADCOM (Radar Technician)

June 2014 – May 2015; Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown, PA

Responsible for installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and certifying ASR-9, Mode S, (RADCOM) radar communications equipment, navigational aids, airport lighting, backup power, transmitters, beacon/transponder, networking models, protocols. Familiarized with the foundations of Linux, Unix and Cisco systems. Provide technical support to TRACON, ATCT, AGC and RCF communications facilities.

US ARMY 1st Cavalry Division. HHBn OPS Co Sentinel Radar Section; (MOS 94M) (Radar Repairer Technician)
October 2008 – February 2014; Fort Hood, TX.

Diagnose and correct electronic circuitry malfunctions within multiple radar systems. Maintain systems, which fail to respond to standard corrective action, Install components in electro-mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies. Train sentinel radar sections on operations, repair, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, Mode 4 Interrogation Identifier Friend or Foe (IFF) rate adjustments, BIT message encryption, Perform calibrations, software upgrades and system modifications, Identify faults on electro-mechanical equipment and assemblies via schematics, wiring-diagrams and test equipment. Emplacement and decommissioning of radar systems, Air route surveillance/(FAAD) operations, Conduct C2I/C4ISR operator functioning, Air to Ground communications and surveillance of FW/RW aircraft

Carl Zeiss SMT Inc. Inventory and Warehouse Manager
December 2007 – September 2008; 1 Corporation Way, Peabody, MA

Managed and supervised warehouse personnel and inventory disbursement activity throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Acted as liaison between our sister and parent companies in the United Kingdom and Germany. Attended regularly scheduled BOM meetings established a cycle count program ensuring field service personnel’s accountability of spares Oversaw all international, MSDS and tradeshow shipments. Assisted Electronic Technicians with trade show set ups and Ion Microscopy Microscope installations. Managed and directed employees and 3PL carriers and contractors in a large facilities management organization. Monitored and measured performance staff and contractors across various goals and objectives. Managed capital improvement projects. Performed AP/AR, cost analysis reports for VP of finance. Worked closely with Human Resources team during candidate selection process fulfilling logistical roles within the organization.

Education

Ashford University, Organizational Management, San Diego, CA. 2017
BACHELORS DEGREE

Military Schools
(FAAD C4ISR) Forward Area Air Defense, Thales Raytheon/ Northrup Grumman, Fort Hood, TX 2013
AN/MPQ 64A-1/F-1 Sentinel Radar Delta Maintenance Course, Northrup Grumman, Fort Hood, TX 2010
(FAAD C2I) Forward Area Air Defense, Thales Raytheon/ Northrup Grumman, Fort Hood, TX 2010
US Army Munitions and Electronics School, Advanced Training II, Fort Sill, OK 2009
US Army AN/TPQ 36/37, AN/MPQ 36A-1 operations, repair and troubleshooting Fort Sill, OK 2009
US Army Electrical and Electronics Theory School, Advanced Training I, Redstone Arsenal, AL 2008

Professional Courses
PALS Radar AN/SPN-46 (V) 4/5/6
IPC J-STD-001 (CIS) Training and Certification Course, Northrup Grumman, San Diego, CA. 2015
IPC –A-610 Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies Certification Course, Northrup Grumman, San Diego, CA. 2015
IPC-WHMA-A-620 Certification Course, Northrup Grumman, San Diego, CA. 2015
37, AN/MPQ 36A-1 operations, repair and troubleshooting Fort Sill, OK 2009

Awards & Recognition

Army Good Conduct Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation w Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal, NATO ISAF Medal, Afghanistan Campaign w (2) Campaign Stars, National Defense Service Medal, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism, BMT Honor Graduate, AF Training Ribbon.

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