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Gary Duckworth

Madison,AL

Summary

Dynamic Field Services Lead and Electronics Maintenance professional with knowledge of principles and theories of electronics, radios, and radar eager to leverage over 20 years’ experience in a new position. Proficient in system and component level diagnostics and failure analysis. Skilled communicator who can present technical data to leadership and non-technical individuals. Develops proactive solutions to maintain equipment and prevent systemic failures. Marine Corps Veteran with experience in Air Defense Artillery (ADA) systems and radars. Active SECRET clearance.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Acceptance Test Technician

Northrop Grumman
Huntsville, Alabama
07.2023 - Current
  • Followed the engineer's instructions for testing and evaluating MEI's.
  • Used troubleshooting skills to find and report issues found during testing.
  • Performed testing in the presence of the customer for approval of testing procedures and results.
  • SME of three MEIs being tested.

Lead Electronics Technician

PAE
San Diego, CA
03.2002 - Current
  • Created long range schedules to ensure adequate staffing for round the clock operations at an offshore, remote location.
  • Key contributor to the implementation of a new program team in successful response to increased scope.
  • Experience working in controlled areas and conducting classified testing/operations supporting the warfighter.
  • Classified material custodian and controlled area access.
  • Assembled electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles.
  • Tested various types of radar and communication equipment using oscilloscopes, multi-meters, spectrum analyzers and other laboratory instruments.
  • Conducted semi-routine electronic testing, chronicled data, and provided detailed reports to leadership team.
  • Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, and schematics.
  • Inspected systems, diagnosed problems, and developed optimal solutions.
  • Trained new users to promote system knowledge and operations expertise.

Electronics Technician/Quality Control

Lockheed Martin
Yuma, AZ
03.1997 - 03.2002
  • Lead technician on the Barry Goldwater Range, eastern area site.
  • Improved processes and helped prevent repeat errors by performing quality assurance (QA) on the maintenance procedures and instructions for repairing site equipment.
  • Performed quality control (QC) on the maintenance of site equipment checking for errors, defects, and quality.
  • Designated as QA/QC for site electronic and radar equipment and performed inspection on peer and senior technician maintenance.
  • Performed assembly, set up/tear down, and maintenance on site systems including MTE, TRTG, TRES, and AIS.

Improved HAWK Radar Technician

United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
02.1987 - 02.1997
  • Performed organizational and intermediate level maintenance on the HAWK Radar and Launcher/Loader system.
  • Traveled to Marine Corps Logistics Base to perform Depot level maintenance on the organization's HAWK Radars which were non-repairable at the unit's facilities.
  • Lead technician for the Acquisition Section filling a position normally reserved for a more senior Marine.
  • Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) and Circuit Board Component level repair of continuous wave (CW) and pulse radars.
  • Trained more junior Marines in ADA theory, HAWK operations, maintenance, and common operating practices.
  • Leveraged TQM training to increase the Battalion’s deployable metric over 50% by leading the medical, dental, and pre-deployment readiness effort for over 100 Marines.

Education

Professional Scrum Master Curriculum - AGILE Framework & SCRUM Essentials, Total Quality Management (TQM)

Scrum.org
Phoenix, AZ
12.2022

IHAWK Pulse Acquisition Radar (PAR) - Electronics, Power Distribution, pulse RADAR, Electromechanical

Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville, AL

HAWK High Power Radar (HIPIR) - Basic Electronics, Circuit Board Repair & Soldering, Troubleshooting Theory, Schematics, Safety

Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss, TX

No Degree - Electrical Engineering, Circuit Theory & Electrical Circuits

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Skills

  • Technical Report Preparation
  • Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
  • Blueprints & Schematics
  • Equipment Installation
  • Corrective Actions
  • Supply Coordination
  • Radar and Electronics Maintenance
  • SCRUM
  • People Management
  • Process Improvement

Timeline

Product Acceptance Test Technician

Northrop Grumman
07.2023 - Current

Lead Electronics Technician

PAE
03.2002 - Current

Electronics Technician/Quality Control

Lockheed Martin
03.1997 - 03.2002

Improved HAWK Radar Technician

United States Marine Corps
02.1987 - 02.1997

Professional Scrum Master Curriculum - AGILE Framework & SCRUM Essentials, Total Quality Management (TQM)

Scrum.org

IHAWK Pulse Acquisition Radar (PAR) - Electronics, Power Distribution, pulse RADAR, Electromechanical

Redstone Arsenal

HAWK High Power Radar (HIPIR) - Basic Electronics, Circuit Board Repair & Soldering, Troubleshooting Theory, Schematics, Safety

Fort Bliss

No Degree - Electrical Engineering, Circuit Theory & Electrical Circuits

North Carolina A & T State University

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