Jacob Hiers
Mims,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in electronics fabrication and flight hardware integration. Recognized for driving efficiency in operations and collaborating effectively within teams to achieve critical project milestones.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering technician IV (instrumentation)
Amentum
Kennedy Space Center, FL, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Supported capsule recovery operations at sea to enhance mission success.
Installed, tested, and troubleshot data acquisition systems for optimal performance.
Configured fiber networking onboard Orion test capsule and naval vessels.
Ensured seamless connectivity between systems during critical testing phases. - · fabricate wiring harnesses and conduct cable termination for low-voltage data acquisition and networking systems (IPC J standard soldering & crimping)
- · overseen vast Dewesoft data acquisition system among numerous sites
- ·fall protection and working at heights competent person with tower climb/rope certifications to navigate lightning tower for instrument repair, replacement, and troubleshooting.
engineering technician (integration)
Amentum
Kennedy Space center, FL
11.2020 - Current
- completed integration and stacking of SLS rocket for Artemis 1 launch campaign.
- adapted flight processing capabilities across diverse subsystems such as environmental control systems, launch termination systems, ground electric systems, and flight battery for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team to ensure successful completion of booster core stage and capsule integration.
installed thermal protective systems to safeguard equipment in extreme conditions. offloaded cryogenic tanker off-load of LH2 and LOX. - handled hypergolic fuels employing SCAPE suits in team environment.
Test and accesory technician
professional aircraft accessories
Titusville, Florida
06.2019 - 11.2020
- in collaboration with design engineer and A&P, develop and refine hydraulic testing procedures for military contract, reducing man hours by 30%
- ·Applied nondestructive testing strategies (magnetic particle, dye penetrant, and eddy current) to maintain exceptional quality control of high-strength steel and aluminum materials.
- Engaged in and strengthened audit compliance for safety, FAA, AS9001, and customer audits for effective operational compliance and risk management.
- Assessed, overhauled, and tested various components and assemblies including hydraulic and mechanical steering, landing gear, hydraulic manifolds, and avionics.
Mechanic team leader
Texas National Guard
Houston, Texas
11.2013 - 11.2015
- ·educate young soldiers on previously mastered skills for effective management and operation of heavy equipment.
- Facilitated extensive pre-deployment briefings and counseling, preparing 10 soldiers for successful mission execution through enhanced mental and physical readiness.
- maximize time utilization to train and capitalize on strengths of team members in completing complex logistical challenges during pre-deployment operations to Kuwait and Jordan
Mechanic
United States Army
Fort Drum, New York
04.2010 - 09.2013
- · Constructed efficient, priority-based maintenance schedule reducing downtime in understaffed conditions, elevating operational productivity.
- Trained junior mechanics on safety protocols and repair techniques effectively.
- Demonstrated situational awareness to execute swift life-saving measures for a comrade with heat stroke.
Earned the Army Commendation Medal for exceptional actions in critical situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX02.2017
Skills
- Data acquisition
- Fiber networking
- Hydraulic testing
- Nondestructive testing
- Electronics fabrication
- System integration
- Schematic interpretation
- working at heights
- FOD prevention
- soldering
- wire termination
- eletrical meters
- high pressure systems
- cryogenic fuel handling
- hypergolic fuel handling
- man lift operator
- tower climbing
- red crew
- supplied air respirator
Timeline
Engineering technician IV (instrumentation)
Amentum
11.2022 - Current
engineering technician (integration)
Amentum
11.2020 - Current
Test and accesory technician
professional aircraft accessories
06.2019 - 11.2020
Mechanic team leader
Texas National Guard
11.2013 - 11.2015
Mechanic
United States Army
04.2010 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management
San Jacinto College