JACOB DELAWDER
Aurora,CO
Summary
Lead Engineering Technician, Tech Support IV, Current Top Secret Clearance. Previous Lead Engineering Technician at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab with over 11 years of US military service. A motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail who is looking to bring a tested mechanical and electronic-focused skillset. Seeking to lead engineering activities by participating in the design, test development, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of new electromechanical systems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Avionics Technician, TSgt
Maryland Air National Guard
05.2018 - Current
- Conducts maintenance on Radar, Radios, lighting systems, and various types of transmitting and receiving RF components.
- Frequently diagnoses malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, mock-ups, and test equipment.
- Using engineering schematics, meticulously constructed circuit cards used to fabricate three Auxiliary Power Unit break-out boxes for A10 engine testing. Saving troubleshooting time by 70%.
- Coordinated with structural flight to fabricate break-out box used to pinpoint faulty wiring through multiple aircraft line replaceable units. soley installed over 550 wires to include 18-24 gauge wire, splices, and coax cables.
- Manages hazmat/waste, locally manufactured equipment, bench-stock, and supply acquisition programs.
Lead Engineering Technician
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Acted as primary POC for all technician taskings related to system assembly, integration, and subassembly testing during both design and build phases.
- Assembled electrical, mechanical, and RF subassemblies/assemblies per documentation with high degree of reliability.
- Fabricated plethora of wire harnesses using complex electrical wiring diagrams, allowing continued systems production.
- Redesigned test benches to allow for newly modified systems. Modified numerous printed circuit board holding fixtures for quick maintenance turnaround. Reduced major production downtime and cost avoidance of having to order all new boards.
- Conducted numerous on the spot circuit card component installs. Allowing immediate testing to avoid workflow stoppage and cost to have outsourced.
- Created and or maintained documentation packages related to quality control, testing and system design. To include high level system wiring diagrams, Solidworks 3D CAD, parts breakdown/BOM, and two party testing records for all electrical and mechanical subassemblies.
Lead Electronics Technician, SSgt
Air Force Repair Enhancement Program
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Driving force behind wing led initiative, steered 3 hand-selected technicians as installation subject matter experts for electronic, electromechanical, and wiring malfunctions.
- Consistently worked with local engineers, technicians, and system specialists to determine root causes for circuit design, wiring, or fabrication failures.
- Executed/guided intermediate level maintenance using common to advanced hand tools such as crimping tools, PRC-2000 solder station, AC/DC power supplies, oscilloscope, and various other precision measurement devices.
- Worked directly with logistics flight to order and track all items needed to repair components and maintain equipment on a daily basis.
Avionics Team Leader, SrA
Electronic Warfare Section, US Air Force
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Lead shift trainer; taught maintenance and supply actions to more than 10 Airmen and certified them on over 60 core requirements each.
- Performed operational tests on test equipment and aircraft components. Determined condition, analyzed performance, and isolated malfunctions to the component level.
- Recognized for consistent ability to repair complex integrated electronics in a fast paced environment with little oversight.
Avionics Test Station & Components Apprentice, A1C
EW Centralized Repair Facility, US Air Force
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Trained with emphasis on safe quality maintenance.
- Inspected, maintained, and calibrated Automated Support Equipment (ASE) and Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS).
- Troubleshot complex failures with digital multi-meters, voltmeters, signal generators, frequency counters, waveform monitors, and RF measurement devices.
- Documented and tracked all maintenance actions using online databases, Word, and Excel multiple times daily.
HVAC Technician
Blauch Brothers
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Lead technician to all technicians on commercial duct work installation.
- Led and trained beginner/novice technicians on ductwork fabrication/installation.
- Firm knowledge of reading blueprints and building according to scale.
- Strong ability to use ALL powered/mechanical hand tools.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Avionic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10.2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA)
Middle River, MD01.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Airmen Leadership School (ALS)
Misawa, Japan12.2016
Skills
- Adaptive Team Player
- Fabrication
- Attention To Detail
- Logistics
- Problem Solver
- Ability to Lead Detailed Directions
Certification
- ETA-i Certified Fiber Optics Fabricator (2017) Electronics Technician Association, International.
- (2M) High-Reliability Soldering, Mini & Micro-miniature Circuit Card Repair (2017) Military IPC-610/J-STD-001 soldering equivalent.
- Federal Communications Commission Licensed (2015) Licensed with Elements 1, 3 GROL, & 8 Radar endorsement.
Accomplishments
- Air Force Commendation Medal (2014 – 2018) - Recognized as a thorough high performing leader at the group level while performing work in the Electronic Warfare Systems shop and for the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program.
- Quality Assurance Outstanding Performer (2014-2018) - Earned multiple throughout career by strict adherence to maintenance practices.
- Maintenance Professional of the Quarter (2016) - Recognized by the Group Commander for outstanding performance as the team leader of the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program.
- Best Repair Program in the Pacific Air Force (2016-2018) - While lead technician, lauded for best repair program in wing history while saving $2.5M, these actions resulted in the Quality Assurance Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award.
Timeline
Lead Engineering Technician
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab
09.2021 - 10.2023
Lead Avionics Technician, TSgt
Maryland Air National Guard
05.2018 - Current
Lead Electronics Technician, SSgt
Air Force Repair Enhancement Program
04.2016 - 05.2018
Avionics Team Leader, SrA
Electronic Warfare Section, US Air Force
05.2014 - 04.2016
Avionics Test Station & Components Apprentice, A1C
EW Centralized Repair Facility, US Air Force
04.2013 - 05.2014
HVAC Technician
Blauch Brothers
01.2011 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Avionic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science -
Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA)
Associate of Applied Science -
Airmen Leadership School (ALS)
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