Erick Crossley
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Field Engineering Technician IV at Leidos, recognized for enhancing fleet performance through effective root-cause analysis and logistical support. Proven expertise in system maintenance and team collaboration, driving operational compliance and risk mitigation. Achieved significant improvements in integration strategies, ensuring mission-critical systems meet stringent design specifications.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Field Engineering Technician IV
Leidos
San Diego, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: [Erick Crossley – Leidos / USN NAVSEA ASW Program Support]
- Liaised with Engineering leadership support (In-Service Engineering Agents, Combat Systems Port Engineers, Project Managers, On-Site Installation Coordinators).
- Senior Engineering Technical ASW System Representative providing Engineering Services, Technical On & Off Site Fleet Support to enhance submarine, surface, and R&D fleet performance through root-cause failure reporting and logistical sustainment.
- Directed, trained, managed 365/24/7 Global Supply Chain Logistical and procurement support on mission-critical systems, evaluating BOM requirements with positive jurisdiction suppliers for compliance with additional design specifications across CONUS and OCONUS deployments.
- Achieved excellent recognition from program management on R&D projects, improving integration strategies, risk mitigation, and operational compliance.
- Supervised, taught, instructed, and led multiple pier-side evolutions for pre-deployment USN armed service members, civilians, and project coordinators for ASW sensors.
- Overseas, calibrated and QA equipment are deployed to support time-sensitive operations.
Engineering Technician III
Leidos
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Drafted and validated submarine/surface vessel technical manuals, maintenance workflows, and engineering training materials for USN Armed Service Members and I-Level Engineering Teams.
- Led site-specific combat systems diagnostics (EW sensors, networks, and optical/electrical data transmissions).
- Configured network layers, diagnosed signal mismatches, and optimized data segmentation.
- Supported Advanced Integration Teams and Initial Installation DoD civilians and contractors ship to supply USN commissioning vessels and research and development projects.
- Resolved IT encryption and AV update issues, escalating as needed, and maintained endpoint security.
- Analyzes signal integrity for DSR and collaborates with system project management for TYCOM missions.
Aviation Electronics Technician Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Various Locations
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Supervised, counseled, and mentored Aviation Logistics Information Management Systems and Aviation Supply personnel to create technically proficient USMC personnel to maintain, diagnose, resolve information systems, and procure aircraft inventory O-level components, manage, and trace the lifecycle of sub-assemblies and hardware.
- Drove Lean Six Sigma improvements in intermediate depot operations: improved turnaround and parts traceability.
- Supervised fixed-wing and medium-heavy rotary aircraft electrical lifecycle maintenance and diagnostics for CH-53, MV-22, F/A-18, and F-35 for the USMC via miniature/micro intermediate-level repairs.
- Worked directly with Boeing and Lockheed engineers to resolve complex hardware/software issues.
- Mentored junior Marines in 2M (Micro/Miniature) repairs on aviation electrical systems and equipment for NAVAIR to sustain collision avoidance systems, communication, navigation, surveillance/air traffic systems, eCASS, radio systems, and all associated automated test equipment, flight modules, instruments, and manufacturing of EMI protected cabling.
Engineering Technician II
Three Saints Bay LLC
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Sub-Contracted to support local I-Level Repair Team based in SD to support and assist anti-submarine warfare systems for improved sensor integration projects.
- Performed risk analysis, sensor alignment, and system calibration during validation testing.
Repair Technician
NiteRider Technical Lighting Systems
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Diagnosed circuit-level faults using schematic interpretation and component analysis.
- Reprogrammed firmware and parameters for embedded and in-circuit microcontrollers.
- Coordinated with engineering and customer service teams on order validation and QA.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2028
Yellow Belt - Lean Six Sigma
Department of the Navy
Miramar, CA01.2016
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Contract Deliverables
- System maintenance
- Hardware repair
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- System testing
- Site drawings
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Sonar management
- Document management
- Performance optimization
- Relationship building
- Corrective action planning
- Technical reporting and documentation
- Equipment installation
- Field data collection
- Project scheduling
- End-user training
- Field testing
- Instrument Calibration
- Software programming
- Project management
- Network troubleshooting
- Software upgrades
- Prototype building
Timeline
Sr. Field Engineering Technician IV
Leidos
01.2024 - Current
Engineering Technician III
Leidos
01.2019 - 01.2024
Engineering Technician II
Three Saints Bay LLC
01.2019 - 12.2019
Repair Technician
NiteRider Technical Lighting Systems
01.2018 - 12.2019
Aviation Electronics Technician Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
01.2014 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Western Governors University
Yellow Belt - Lean Six Sigma
Department of the Navy
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training