Senior Engineering Technician, Secure Networking Systems
CurrentSenior Engineering Technician, SNS Division• Created test procedures, performed fault analysis and validated engineering and software design on prototype INFOSEC modules for MIDS JTRS; Team effort resulted in production contract award.• Loss of Principal engineer on Data At Rest project resulted in my selection in late development stage; Created RIME and SEM6 test procedures; EDM and LRIP assemblies, conducted reliability testing and• Government-witnessed acceptance testing on company’s behalf. Supervised and trained new production and depot technicians; Provided SME support to customers.• Created test fixtures, cable assemblies, software scripting to automate testing, and acted as lab manager for a satellite ground station module and its follow-on updated design. As principal technician conducted tests, coordinated rework, interdepartmental support (facilities, IT, COMSEC handling).• A cleared DOD courier, handled COMSEC, classified material and transported Eng. Printed Wiring Assemblies, Engineering Design Models;• Conducted Reliability Testing at vendor facilities (NTS Fullerton) to ascertain endurance, identify the failure rates and provide input to increase the product's reliability and lifespan. Frequently created drawings, engineering change requests, NMR reports; Intermediate level proficiency with Agile and Perforce productivity tools; Used programming, database, or scripting languages in support of software modeling and test execution.• Experienced in troubleshooting and resolving problems with operational hardware, lab router and switch-based networks and workstations.• Experienced configuring (Linux) computers, communications devices and peripheral equipment.• Experienced training site personnel in proper use of hardware.• Experienced in recommending specifications for hardware acquisitions, procurement tools, and working with vendors.• Active DOD SECRET security clearance.