GERARDO MEZA
ONTARIO,CA
Summary
5 years’ experience as an Avionics technician in the United States Marine Corps. Maintained and repaired avionics systems on Bell Helicopters. 4 years’ experience as a Falcon 1st stage rocket integration technician with Space Exploration Technologies. 2 Years’ experience as Senior propulsion technician at Virgin Orbit. 1 Year experience as Senior propulsion technician at Relativity Space. Demonstrates attention to detail to ensure mechanical and electrical product quality meets highest standard.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PROPULSION TECHNICIAN- Aeon-R Engine/Valves Assembly
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Integrated Aeon-R Engine assemblies to include installation of valves, electrical harnesses, manifolds, Engine Chamber stacking, Fuel/Lox lines, pressure, and temperature sensors
- Worked with the engineering team to build in-house developmental valves
- Performed pressure proof and leakage testing on engine piece parts.
SENIOR PROPULSION TECHNICIAN- Newton 3 Engine
Virgin Orbit
Long Beach, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Built and performed leak checks on fuel injector assembly
- Built, modified, and repaired Newton 3 engine and engine components
- Worked with and provided input to the development and manufacturing engineers
- Used hand tools for the buildup and test of propulsion engines
- Acquired Quality inspector permissions
- Operated forklifts and cranes
- Used lean manufacturing technique
- Worked on pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices; mechanical and electrical systems; Propulsion engines
- Worked in both R&D and production rate environments.
Falcon 9 integration/Refurbishment Technician
Space Exploration Technologies
Hawthorne, CA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Integrated Falcon 9 thrust structure comprising the engines, to the fuel stage
- Installed wire harnesses, electrical, and mechanical components
- Integrated pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Performed mechanical installations in fuel and lox tanks
- Installed tube assemblies, manifolds, orifices, and valves
- Match drilled to install structural components
- Performed testing of avionics systems
- Received Quality assurance inspector permissions
- Refurbished flown rocket boosters
- Used precision calibrated tools
- Performed work according to work procedures, drawings, specifications, and test instructions
- Coordinated with the engineering team
- Performed Hydrostatic/Pneumatic pressure testing.
Avionics technician
Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267
Camp Pendleton, CA
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Performed electrical maintenance on AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters
- Performed maintenance on GPS, Radio/Communication, Radar altimeter, attitude control, Helmet sight display, thermal imaging, and AC/DC power distribution, countermeasures, and flight systems
- Refurbished an UH-1Y HUEY helicopter
- Diagnosed and isolated system failures on integrated avionics systems
- Operated ground support equipment
- Maintained records of maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northview High School, Covina, CA, USA
Covina, CA05-2010
Skills
- Testing/Troubleshooting
- Documentation/Specifications/Drawings/Schematics
- Attention to Detail
- Engine Assembly
- Rocket Integration
- Harness routing/Soldering/Connector Mating
- Helicopter Avionics
- Hydrostatic/Pneumatic Pressure Testing
- Maintenance and Repair
- Performance Improvement
- Assembly and Production
- Dial/Digital/ Calipers
- Installation and Repair
Certification
- Electrician Mates Course , Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL, USA , 2010 to 2011
Timeline
SENIOR PROPULSION TECHNICIAN- Aeon-R Engine/Valves Assembly
Relativity Space
01.2022 - Current
SENIOR PROPULSION TECHNICIAN- Newton 3 Engine
Virgin Orbit
01.2019 - 01.2022
Falcon 9 integration/Refurbishment Technician
Space Exploration Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2019
Avionics technician
Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267
01.2010 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Northview High School, Covina, CA, USA
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