David Wilson
Mead
Summary
Results-driven technician specializing in satellite systems build and integration with focus driven ambition. Demonstrates a strong commitment to operational readiness and workflow optimization, contributing to project milestones and team success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Deplyables Technician
Capella Space
Louisville
07.2022 - Current
- Integrated and de-integrated deployable satellite systems, ensuring operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team to construct deployable assemblies for core satellite program, contributing to project milestones.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of detailed inspection of all work performed.
- Performed metrology quality checks with Polyworks and Hexagon Romer Arm.
- Implemented workflow improvements in operations team, streamlining processes and reducing turnaround time.
- Trained new technicians on operational procedures within ION, and safety protocols.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including calipers, torque wrenches, soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
Senior Engineering Technician
Otterbox
Fort Collins
03.2014 - 07.2022
- Conducted testing and validation for pre-production materials and molded samples to ensure product reliability.
- Performed environmental shock, drop, chemical force, and abrasion tests.
- Supported engineering and quality teams in design and validation tests, contributing to successful product launches.
- Created test process documentation and engineering test reports.
- Led safety initiatives to uphold best practices within the lab environment.
- Enhanced quality through data-driven insights and collaboration with engineering teams, leading to improved testing protocols.
Senior Engineering Technician - Failure Analysis
AirCell
Broomfield
01.2009 - 02.2014
- Executed failure analysis and testing on complete avionics product line, enhancing product reliability.
- Analyzed and repaired customer-owned, RMA, and OEM-supplied hardware and software, ensuring operational readiness.
- Enhanced manufacturing test capability by 50% through process refinement and flagship product implementation.
- Led continuous quality improvement initiatives within internal quality team, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards.
- Received eleven performance achievement awards for contributions to test support and development.
Senior Engineering Technician
DotHill Systems
Longmont
06.2008 - 12.2008
- Executed firmware integration and development testing for both current and prototype products.
- Supported firmware and software development for RAID and JBOD systems across Fibre Channel, SAS, and iSCSI, ensuring robust functionality.
- Conducted daily validation testing utilizing command line interface to ensure product reliability.
- Managed a comprehensive validation matrix and bug tracking system to deliver real-time updates to engineering teams.
- Focused on product improvement initiatives, driving enhancements in system performance and reliability.
- Coordinated transition support for manufacturing facilities in China, enhancing operational readiness.
Senior Engineering Technician
AirCell
Broomfield
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Delivered technical engineering development support for satellite communications, enhancing service reliability via Inmarsat and Iridium constellations.
- Integrated AESID ICAO strapping and configuration modules, ensuring compatibility and compliance with industry standards.
- Integrated Thrane & Thrane and Honeywell SDU and HPA hardware into SIU and PBX products using ISDN/CEPT-E1.
- Conducted firmware integration and development testing for current and prototype products.
- Focused on product improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced performance and reliability in engineering outputs.
- Produced and assembled internal/external logic and power wiring harnessing to comply with aerospace regulations.
Advanced Energy Controls Technician
Woodward Governor
Fort Collins
04.2007 - 07.2007
- Assembled turbine control systems, achieving high precision and operational efficiency.
- Inspected customer orders and final builds, guaranteeing quality and functionality.
- Interpreted schematics and diagrams, improving production accuracy.
- Produced propulsion control systems for GE and United States Navy.
Sr. Engineering Technician
Cornice Corporation
Longmont
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Achieved nine Achievement Awards for improved development testing practices of small form factor Disc Drives.
- Conducted daily testing and verification of software and firmware revisions to ensure quality in Disc Drive development.
- Troubleshot system, board, and component-level issues to identify and resolve technical problems.
- Successfully implemented process and test procedures to ensure accurate yield results.
- Created Quality standards by establishing a baseline certification, verification, and final audit procedure for developmental testing of hardware and software.
- Supported new product development overseas. Traveled to China for Quality Assurance and Reliability support of new products.
- Creation of FAIRs on initial production line product with documented recommendation of non-conformance.
- Collaborated daily with Senior Engineers, providing dedicated support to enhance team project outcomes.
- Competent environmental test experience including thermal, humidity, corrosion, and altitude test suite applications.
Engineering Technician
Seagate Technologies
Longmont
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Managed functionality and maturity testing on thousands of disc drives daily.
- Executed development testing for 2.5" and 3.5" disc drives, ensuring adherence to quality standards and facilitating product reliability.
- Oversaw extensive testing including corrosion, altitude, thermal, humidity, voltage, and read-write comparisons.
- Developed and implemented innovative procedures for IDE and SATA drive testing.
- Maintained comprehensive testing database for quality assurance and drive maturity, enhancing data accessibility for analysis.
- Produced detailed product failure logs and implemented test plans, improving compliance tracking and testing efficiency.
- Designed new test fixtures to support ongoing product development efforts.
- Recognized with three monthly quality achievement awards for enhancing testing processes and quality standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Regis University
Fort Collins, COSome College (No Degree) -
University of Phoenix
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Satellite systems integration
- Quality control management
- Metrology analysis
- Workflow optimization
- Testing documentation
- Environmental testing
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Technical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- System installation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Hardware installation
- Production optimization
- ISO 9000 and kaizen
- Six sigma methodologies
Timeline
Sr. Deplyables Technician
Capella Space
07.2022 - Current
Senior Engineering Technician
Otterbox
03.2014 - 07.2022
Senior Engineering Technician - Failure Analysis
AirCell
01.2009 - 02.2014
Senior Engineering Technician
DotHill Systems
06.2008 - 12.2008
Senior Engineering Technician
AirCell
08.2007 - 06.2008
Advanced Energy Controls Technician
Woodward Governor
04.2007 - 07.2007
Sr. Engineering Technician
Cornice Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2007
Engineering Technician
Seagate Technologies
01.2000 - 01.2005
Some College (No Degree) -
Regis University
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Phoenix