Josue Ortiz
Syracuse
Summary
Determined, self-motivated professional, with a passion for excellence. Hardworking individual with excellent interpersonal communications skills, 10 years working experience as an Engineering Technician for L3Harris and as an RF Transmissions Systems Technician in the United States Air Force.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician C
L3Harris
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the testing and evaluation of Broadband Communications equipment and components used in demonstrations for potential domestic and international customers.
- In charge of processing equipment requests from internal employees requiring equipment for program support or demonstrations outside of the organization.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Assisted with installation, calibration and testing of engineering systems.
- Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
- Managed & collaborated with software engineers to provide the latest software updates to all modems currently in production.
- Utilize electronic test and measurement equipment to support general laboratory operations.
- Assembled, configured, tested, operated, and repaired hardware in accordance with documentation provided.
- Collected test data for review and analysis. Documented equipment failures through designated reporting tools.
- Performed electrical, mechanical, and RF troubleshooting as required.
SatCom Systems Supervisor
USAF
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Train to deploy and maintain local communications systems providing ground to air combat radio and data link networks, unifying air battle management.
- Operate HF, UHF, and VHF transceivers, vehicular mounted and tactical satellite radios with associated ground antenna systems.
- Conduct on-the-job and skill level upgrade training curriculums for 22 individuals utilizing technical orders and reference materials.
- Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
Ground Radio Systems Technician and Supervisor
USAF
12.2013 - 12.2020
- Oversaw Ground Radio work center, ensuring individuals completed daily maintenance tasks and continued their career progression training to progress their equipment proficiency.
- Managed radio work center safety and electrostatic discharge programs resulting in no work related injuries and having all radio equipment fully functional and operational.
- Mentored newer personnel on how to perform and accomplish maintenance tasks to further their familiarity with various radio systems.
- Supported multiple detachment site commanders on data verification for Group Commander Certification Briefings.
- Supervised 10 personnel who maintained and operated $4.7 million worth of USAF communications equipment.
- Deployed as shop supervisor for Radio Frequency maintenance work center in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) and Combined Defense of the Arabian Gulf (CDAG).
- Trained personnel to setup, operate, and troubleshoot technical communication systems.
- Installed, maintained, and operated satellite and tactical communications systems utilizing HF, VHF, UHF, SHF.
- KA-Band, KU-Band, C-Band, X-Band, and L-Band frequency spectrum.
- Isolated equipment malfunctions by analyzing voltage and waveform measurements through use of various test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
- Extensive knowledge of BAE TRC-215 suite, L3 Ground Multi-band Terminal, Rockwell Collins GRC-171 UHF radios, Harris PRC-117 and multiple satellite antenna systems
- Calibrated, maintained and operated equipment for maximum performance.
Security Manager
USAF
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Hand Selected by Senior Manager to analyze defective 10 year trend and publish new orders of instruction.
- Led security audit to reassure accountability of 495 personnel in controlled work centers.
- Fortified 900k square foot compound defense to fall in accordance with upgraded compound security protocols.
- Assured personnel remained up to date with annual security training.
- Provided semi annual security briefings on changing policies falling in line with Air Force Instruction for entire squadron.
- Established squadron-wide security best practices and protocols to mitigate risk of data breach.
- Led identification, development, implementation and maintenance of security requirements for entire organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Passaic High School
Passaic, NJ06.2009
Skills
Leadership Experience (4 years)
Communication (10 years)
Troubleshooting (10 years)
Time Management (10 years)
Program installations (10 years)
System upgrades (10 years)
Performance Analysis (10 years)
Project lifecycle management (10 years)
Microsoft Office (10 years)
RF Operations and Maintenance (10 years)
Active Secret Clearance (9 years)
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Additional Information
Supervisor: Jansen Velante (201-757-9327) jansen.velante@gmail.com
Supervisor: Matthew Greenman (309-230-3743) matthew.greenman@us.af.mil
Supervisor: Ljavar Fludd-Moss (757-971-1422) ljavar.fluddmoss@us.af.mil
Timeline
Engineering Technician C
L3Harris
08.2022 - Current
SatCom Systems Supervisor
USAF
12.2020 - 04.2021
Security Manager
USAF
06.2019 - 12.2019
Ground Radio Systems Technician and Supervisor
USAF
12.2013 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Passaic High School