DAWN KITCHEN
League City,TX
Summary
Military-trained professional skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and providing preventive maintenance on aviation and aerospace electronics. Extensive background in reading and applying technical schematics, blueprints, and block diagrams. Effective oral and written communication skills. Experienced in supervising small workforces providing daily directives and task assignments to individuals or teams. Exceptional organizational skills in document and record keeping with equipment and tools inventory. Strong knowledge of basic computer operation including the uses of word, excel, and power point. Along with more advanced programs: Zuken, Altium, SolidWorks and Creo.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Engineering Technician
Intuitive Machines
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented electrical test procedures for circuit boards and systems.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with safety standards during equipment operation.
- Performed routine inspections on electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
Cable Design and Manufacturing Technician
Intuitive Machines
Houston, Texas
04.2023 - Current
- Designed and developed innovative engineering solutions for product enhancements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline design processes and improve project timelines.
- Led design reviews, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer within the team.
- Conducted feasibility studies to evaluate design concepts against technical specifications and budget constraints.
- Spearheaded initiatives to integrate sustainable practices into design processes, aligning with corporate responsibility goals.
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by meticulously updating design documentation.
Electronic Fabricator
Jacob's Technologies
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Experience working in the Energy Systems Test Area building electrical cables for various systems such as VIPER harnesses and xEMU batteries in accordance with engineering orders and blueprints.
- Trained with Arbin machines for battery testing and evaluation.
- Surface mount and through hole soldering on various projects (VIPER, PSA2 etc.) in accordance with engineering orders and schematics.
- Testing and evaluation for Ipads and Iphones for ISS.
- Database building for parts and inventory of VIPER parts.
Electrical and Electronic Mechanic
Lockheed Martin Corporation
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Fabrication of various wiring harnesses for the C-130 with connecting devices including data bus pins, data bus splices, coax and mini coax.
- Installation of avionics and electrical devices.
- Splicing, soldering and pinning of aircraft electronic devices in accordance with electronic blueprints and wire reference diagrams.
Electrical Technician
United States Navy
11.2009 - 03.2016
- Installed lighting fixtures, A/C and D/C motors.
- Inspected power cables and motor controllers for electrical safety concerns, tested ground detectors extension cords and motor insulation resistance.
- Replaced faulty components in both solid states and magnetic relay motor controllers and switchgears.
- Laid power cables in accordance with National Electrical Code and Naval Ship Technical Manual regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas, TX12-2026
Skills
- Surface mount and through hole soldering
- C
- Computer Building and Repair
- Cable building and assembly
- Python
- Java
- Electrical engineering standards
- Cable design
- Zuken
- Altium
- Creo
- SolidWorks
Certification
- Wire Routing and Terminal Installation, 04/01/19
- Terminal Stake Power Tools, 04/01/19
- Crimping Electrical, 04/01/19
- Data Bus Termination Assembly, 04/01/19
- Radio Frequency Cable Assembly, 04/01/19
- Small Electronic Troubleshooting and Repair, 02/01/10
- Naval Aviation Electrician's Mate School, 08/01/10
- NASA-STD-8739.4A Harness Building, 07/01/22
- IPC J-STD-001 SMT and TH Soldering, 11/01/22
- IPC J-STD-001H Space Addendum, 11/01/22
On The Spot Award
Recieved 6 awards for dedication to deadlines and completion of mission critical products and testing related to IM-1, IM-2 , Hopper and IM-3 at Intuitive Machines.
Timeline
Cable Design and Manufacturing Technician
Intuitive Machines
04.2023 - Current
Electrical Engineering Technician
Intuitive Machines
02.2023 - 04.2023
Electronic Fabricator
Jacob's Technologies
06.2022 - 02.2023
Electrical and Electronic Mechanic
Lockheed Martin Corporation
04.2019 - 03.2022
Electrical Technician
United States Navy
11.2009 - 03.2016
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
San Jacinto College