Jay Williams Email & Phone Number

Groton, Connecticut, United States

Groton

United States

RIPTIDE UUV design and build

• Developed vehicle autonomy prototypes using Doppler Velocity Logs (DVL) and other sensors for subsurface navigation, analyzed water column for military mine counter measures (MCM) prototypes• Fabricated, assembled, and tested prototype Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) electronics with input from engineers, strong understanding of propulsion and maritime systems• Maintained, repaired and operated (4) REMUS 600 vehicles, (1) REMUS 100 and (2) WAVE Gliders, as well as (2)… Show more • Developed vehicle autonomy prototypes using Doppler Velocity Logs (DVL) and other sensors for subsurface navigation, analyzed water column for military mine counter measures (MCM) prototypes• Fabricated, assembled, and tested prototype Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) electronics with input from engineers, strong understanding of propulsion and maritime systems• Maintained, repaired and operated (4) REMUS 600 vehicles, (1) REMUS 100 and (2) WAVE Gliders, as well as (2) ROVs• Installed and maintained wide array of sensors for subsurface navigation associated with UUV• Responsible for recovery of UUV, using a side launch and recover system on an 11 meter RHIB.• Installed components such as sensors, propellers, and other experimental components; performed board to system level testing, troubleshooting, and root cause failure mode• Utilized ice obstacle avoidance camera systems and long distance communication systems• Carefully planned operations by utilizing weather tools and scheduling personnel for testing of surface and subsurface vehicles; liaised between Metron and ONR Program Manager for daily planning and accomplishments • Co-authored REUMS operation manual for prototype software testing and data collection, including tracking and command/control of underwater assets, using Iridium satellite system • Oversaw safe operation and maintenance of equipment including maintenance schedules and operating procedures Show less

Groton, Ct

• Captained an 11m RHIB for testing of prototype vehicles, responsible for correct safety procedures; fabricated and assembled components and systems using schematics, diagrams, and blueprints while following detail oriented standard operating procedures• Responsible for fabrication, maintenance, and testing of prototype surface and underwater vehicles for US Navy • Conducted demos on military basis for Pentagon officials demonstrating progress of prototypes• Traveled off-site for… Show more • Captained an 11m RHIB for testing of prototype vehicles, responsible for correct safety procedures; fabricated and assembled components and systems using schematics, diagrams, and blueprints while following detail oriented standard operating procedures• Responsible for fabrication, maintenance, and testing of prototype surface and underwater vehicles for US Navy • Conducted demos on military basis for Pentagon officials demonstrating progress of prototypes• Traveled off-site for demonstration of vehicles to top Navy commanders • Worked in conjunction with engineering department to supervise a small group of technicians Show less

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Marine Maintenance/Fitter And Ship Repair Technology/Technician

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