Donald Hobbs
Summary
Highly qualified Electronics Engineering Technician with training and experience in electrical and mechanical systems. Reads schematic diagrams and use appropriate test equipment to troubleshoot equipment and manufactured products. Excellent at contributing to team and project success by sharing acquired knowledge and using strong interpersonal communication skills to encourage high-level performance. Proficient in installing, maintaining, calibrating, configuring and troubleshooting. A stellar work ethic excels in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronic Technician III Lead, Crew Chief
Arcata Associates Inc.
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Assigned as Crew Chief over a Radar Weapon System with five (5) technicians under my supervision
- Using System Electronic Functional Diagrams to perform Troubleshooting and maintaining a Radar Weapon System
- Performing Preventative Maintenance evolutions in support to the Radar Weapons Systems
- Performing functions as Operator during mission evolutions
- Recording and entering daily/weekly/monthly Work Order functions concerning Weapon System maintenance and subsequent Corrective Maintenance evolutions via MAXIMO (Software Application)
- Maintaining and Instructing Site Safety and Work Procedures
- Maintained Top Secret Security Clearance.
Lead/Supervisor-Electronic Technician
Centurum, Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Currently activated Secret Security Clearance
- Advanced to Lead/Supervisor of the following Work Centers: JAMP (43140-2400) and NMT (43140-1700)
- Reviewing Bid Proposals for accuracy & technical ability to meet customer requirements of functionality & performance standards
- Training junior personnel, scheduling, and payroll distribution
- Budgeting material funds & supply part acquisition
- Working closely with Pacific-NIWC Government COR personnel to coordinate repair & delivery schedules via SWMs
- Logistics planning, scheduling, and Technical Manual editing
- Assigned to JAMP Work Center (2400) performing depot level repair & replenishment for US Air Force Radar Systems & various other systems for the US Navy/Pacific-NIWC
- Solely maintained, organized & established a continued productive Work Center following a transition of responsible contractor
- Various systems tested & refurbished back into service.
Lynx SAR Technician/Field Service Representative
General Atomics
08.2008 - 01.2019
- 10 years as Field Service Representative/Technician on the LYNX SAR Radar in the MQ1 (Predator-A), MQ9 (Predator-B), and Avenger Predator Drones
- System expert technical and maintenance support, software upgrades and maintained test equipment accessories in both lab and in the field
- Advanced to Technician Level VI (2014)
- Managerial/Supervisory experiences
- Logistics coordination
- Working independently and in team environment
- Lead maintenance/trouble-shooting fault analysis
- Technical Writer/Author-Work Instructions & Test Processes
- USAir Force IETM and TO/TCTO editor/writer
- US Air Force Primary Instructor on LYNX SAR Radar Block 20 & Block 20A at Holloman USAF, Alamogordo, NM and Syracuse, NY
- Software and system tester
- Functional testing; bench, thermal and anechoic chamber test processes
- Deployed overseas (OCONUS); Tikrit, Iraq (COB Speicher-2010) during Enduring Freedom and Baghdad (BIAP-2011) during Operation New Dawn, and Naimey, Niger (Supporting USAF AB101-2017 & 2018)
- Deployed CONUS: Syracuse USAF Air Guard, Holloman AFB, DHS sites in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Corpus Christi, Texas and Creech AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Qualifying and training new Technician(s) in Lab for Field Service
- Maintained Top Secret Security Clearance.
Field Service Installation Technician [w/SPAWARS-EHSS]
Alutiiq
03.2003 - 12.2007
- Site preliminary infrastructure planning and design
- Accessory design and fabrication
- Equipment pack-out inventory coordinator
- Electronic installation technician lead [Radar & Camera systems]
- In-field cable installation and termination [Power & Comms]
- Proposed Installation Lead for follow-up Team.
Electronic Technician
Q-Microwave
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Using various types of Test Equipment, (i.e
- Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, etc.)
- Initializing calibration functions for various testing evolutions
- Tuning various types of RF Filters (i.e., Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, RF Mixers and Apertures)
- Following prescribed Tuning Methods and creating process documentation.
Education
Associate of Science -
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CAAssociate of Science - Electronic Engineering Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06.2025
Skills
Microcontroller programming
Component identification
Surface Mount Technology
Wireless Communication
Electrical Safety
Electronic Circuit Design
Document Preparation
Test equipment operation
Analog Electronics
Unscheduled emergency repair
Schematic reading
Digital electronics
Circuit board repair
RF Engineering
Soldering and wiring
Functional Testing
Installation
Troubleshooting
Technical Documentation
Technical report preparation
Technical Writing
Component Testing
Soldering skills
Electronics Drawings Production
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Team Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Camping
Avid camper and outdoor enthusiast. Recharging batteries out in nature.
Love to cook and experiment with new recipes.
Traveling is a must, to see new places here and overseas.
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Electronic Technician III Lead, Crew Chief
Arcata Associates Inc.
07.2023 - 02.2024
Lead/Supervisor-Electronic Technician
Centurum, Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2023
Lynx SAR Technician/Field Service Representative
General Atomics
08.2008 - 01.2019
Field Service Installation Technician [w/SPAWARS-EHSS]
Alutiiq
03.2003 - 12.2007
Electronic Technician
Q-Microwave
01.2000 - 01.2003
Associate of Science -
San Diego Mesa College
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering Management
Arizona State University
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