Years of professional experience
Angelica Rodriguez
Aerospace Launch Technician
Cape Canaveral,FL
Summary
Dedicated Army Aviation veteran with 14 years of extensive mechanical and avionics expertise spanning aviation maintenance and rocket launch vehicle integration.
Overview
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43
Rocket Launches
Work History
Launch Integration Technician II
Relativity Space
07.2021 - Current
- Supported activation and build of Launch Complex 16 fluids and instrumentation systems in support of Terran 1 demo mission Good Luck Have Fun. Including but not limited to: tube building and panel assembly, harness assembly, DACS rack build up, and hangar readiness and activation.
- Key contributor in build, testing and integration of 'Hardware In The Loop', power support racks and all associated harnessing for the manufacturing, test and launch sites. Acted as the go-to Cape Avionics experienced technician to perform testing and r&r of avionics systems throughout the build, test and launch campaign.
- Supported the first engine stand campaign exercised at the Cape for Terran 1 demo flight. Performed post test inspections and prop repairs and upgrades for nine Aeon engines throughout testing.
- Final flight integration of Terran 1 booster, stage two and payload. Including but not limited to ensuring health, quality, and flight readiness of all mechanically and electrically integrated components on Terran 1 launch vehicle.
Avionics Field Service and Support Technician
Avidyne Corporation
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Field and remote support of avionics installers integrating GPS communication navigation and transponder systems in General Aviation and Business Aviation aircraft in the United States and South America.
- Coordinated support responses to customer issues, verifying closure of concerns and correction of software and hardware deficiencies.
- Authored and presented technical training for pilots and technicians to ensure the best quality installations of systems integrated into thousands of private and military aircraft across North and South America, Europe and Australia.
Launch Integration Technician
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Safely and successfully supported 42+ launches. Integrated spacecraft's electrical, fluid and pneumatic systems from schematics and blueprints. Performed flight critical operations in confined spaces and heights as high as 60ft.
- Troubleshot pre-launch operational issues found during activation of fluid and mechanical systems including but not limited to hydraulic systems, high-pressure nitrogen and helium systems, and cryogenic systems. Go-to avionics team member to test and integrate avionics systems.
- Performed mass critical overhead crane lifting of integrated spacecraft, flight hardware, and ground support equipment. Assisted in the re-activation of LC40 post F9 pad anomaly as well as the historical launch pad 39A for Falcon Heavy configuration.
Electrical/ Mechanical Technician
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Electrical troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and operating Bosch, Allen Bradley, Shaffer packaging and manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Mechanically configure packaging equipment for scheduled production. Electrical troubleshooting and wire repair of major and minor technical components.
Aircraft Armament Systems Technician
US Army Reserve
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and flight readiness checks of armament and electrical systems on fleet of AH64 Apache aircraft
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work on aircraft armament and electrical systems.
Avionics Supervisor
United States Army
11.2011 - 10.2014
- Managed a section of 24 employees. Responsible for the avionics maintenance for fleet of Sikorsky UH60 Helicopters, achieving and maintaining a constant above 85% fleet flight readiness rate.
- Managed all direct reports coaching, training and performance improvement actions.
Avionics Lead
United States Army
08.2010 - 11.2011
- Trained quick response team of 11 employees on the theory of operation and employment of mission-oriented equipment such as Missile Warning, Radar Detecting, and Transponder systems for on the go missions.
- Safely and successfully performed numerous downed aircraft recovery missions, performing extensive tasks such as wire repair, reestablishing secure communications and repair and replacements under pressure and hostile environments.
Avionics Mechanic
United States Army
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Successfully and efficiently conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for fleet of Sikorsky UH60 and Boeing CH47 Helicopters
- Maintained the organization's communication equipment to include, single channel ground, airborne radio systems, high frequency and satellite communications. Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL12.2024
J.D. - Avionics Technology
United States Army Aviation Logistics School
Fort Eustis, VA2009
Skills
- Launch Operations
- Avionics & electrical systems
- Harness building
- High pressure fluid systems
- Process improvements
- Able to lift 50lbs unassisted
- Confined space certified
- Explosive Ordnance handler
- Forklift operator
- Overhead crane operator
- Aerial boom lift operator
- Interpretation of blueprints
- Interpretation of wiring diagrams
- Electrical & mechanical troubleshooting
- Quality Inspections
- Training development & instructing
- Research & Development
- Propulsion integration & refurbishment
- Propulsion test & data acquisition
- Interpersonal and written communication
Certification
- FCC Operators License
- NCCO Crane Operator & Rigger
Accomplishments
- Played an integral role in facilitating the groundbreaking launch of the world's first 3D-printed rocket
- Contributed to the seamless integration and execution of over 42 Falcon 9 launches, encompassing significant milestones such as the inaugural Falcon Heavy Demo, the first refurbished F9 launch, and pivotal Dragon resupply missions vital to the International Space Station operations.
- Recipient of the Sikorsky Maintenance Award, acknowledged for exceptional maintenance contributions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Downed Aircraft Recovery.
Affiliations
- Fire Watch Veteran Suicide Prevention
- Surf Rider Foundation
- Marine Resource Council
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Launch Integration Technician II
Relativity Space
07.2021 - Current
Avionics Field Service and Support Technician
Avidyne Corporation
05.2019 - 07.2021
Launch Integration Technician
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
07.2016 - 05.2019
Electrical/ Mechanical Technician
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp
06.2015 - 12.2015
Aircraft Armament Systems Technician
US Army Reserve
10.2014 - 10.2015
Avionics Supervisor
United States Army
11.2011 - 10.2014
Avionics Lead
United States Army
08.2010 - 11.2011
Avionics Mechanic
United States Army
07.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Eastern Florida State College
J.D. - Avionics Technology
United States Army Aviation Logistics School