Blake Tarver

• Supported testing of multiple programs through all life cycles (R&D, EMD, production).

• Helped with development, planning, and execution of low-observable conformal and phased-array antenna testing, including travel to external test labs to conduct testing with customer witness.

• Performed vibration, thermal, acoustic, shock, altitude, sand/dust, salt-fog, rapid decompression, and humidity testing per U.S. Department of Defense standard MIL-STD-810.

• Performed data analysis across multiple test areas, processing VSWR/Isolation, vibration, thermal, RF Gain, and RCS data; generated detailed customer reports and presentations.

• Collaborated with Systems Engineering on requirements flow-down; provided test input to ensure verifiable requirements and identified opportunities to consolidate tests.

• Executed and assisted in writing detailed step-by-step test procedures to record and verify test data results and report out-of-tolerance conditions.

• Supported prototype hardware environmental testing by defining test levels from known flight envelopes to validate unit life and performance under expected conditions.

• Participated in development and presentation of multiple Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) for antenna programs.

• Supported development, testing, and evaluation of hardware, software, support equipment, and systems as required.

• Utilized MATLAB and Python tools to process and visualize test data; modified existing scripts to support analysis tasks.

• Performed and supervised testing with Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, DMMs, and Data Acquisition Monitoring devices.

• Maintains DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Functional manager for up to 14 Test Engineering Technicians across multiple business areas.

• Established and maintained effective working relationships within department and strategic units to ensure a positive, productive environment.

• Holds authority to recommend hiring, discipline, advancement, and status changes for employees.

• Worked with management to determine staffing requirements and assign resources to support department needs.

• Provided estimates used to kick off proposals and schedule planning.

• Conducted functional and environmental testing of flight hardware, assemblies, and subsystems during engineering and manufacturing design phases.

• Performed thermal, vibe, power, RF, RCS, and TVAC testing with Frequency Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and data acquisition tools.

• Maintained DoD Secret Security Clearance and authored test reports, procedures, and data packages for verification records.

• Trained new technicians and assisted engineers in test software development using MATLAB and Python.

• Installed, fabricated, and tested mechanical and electronic equipment for utility vehicles; interpreted electrical schematics and resolved installation discrepancies.

• Performed and supervised maintenance, testing, and inspection of fixed-wing aircraft powerplants, airframes, and electrical components.

• Led teams of up to 20 Marines; authorized to recommend training, promotion, and discipline actions.