Kevin Braughton
Electronics Technician
Jacksonville,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented technician performs with great efficiency in high-pressure situations. Executes high-quality maintenance and repair work on complex electronics and electro-mechanical systems. Offering 11 years of military experience combined with superior work ethic and commitment to achieving team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Submarine Sonar Technician
US Navy
Bremerton, WA
07.2019 - Current
- Led team of 12 technicians in operation, maintenance and repair of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical submarine sonar equipment, Linux-based workstations and servers, and networking components.
- Performed accurate, timely data analysis in tracking of submarines and other combatants.
- Closely monitored sonar equipment for functionality and efficiency based on diagrams, inspections and work reports.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies, and servo systems.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
Lead Electronics Technician
US Navy
Honolulu, HI
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Led team of 10 technicians in diagnosis and repair of various military electrical and electronic assemblies.
- Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define and solve development issues.
- Performed component- and PCB-level troubleshooting and implemented high-quality repairs.
- Evaluated completed repairs for compliance with standard procedures and design requirements.
- Maintained tracking of assemblies from receipt to reissue, ensuring thorough records for each repair.
- Maintained inventory of workstations, test equipment, repair tools, and repair parts, correcting deficiencies as quickly as possible.
Submarine Sonar Technician
US Navy
Silverdale, WA
02.2011 - 05.2016
- Operated, maintained and repaired submarine sonar systems and related equipment.
- Performed high-quality, time-sensitive data analysis, and provided tactical recommendations to key decision makers.
- Trained 16 junior technicians in necessary knowledge and practical application of sonar, to include electrical and electronic theory, underwater acoustic physics, and operation of Linux-based servers and workstations.
- Collaborated with project management team to ensure smooth workflow of multi-year ship overhaul project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 01.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Supervision And Management
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA 08.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
Hardware diagnostics
Electrical design
Soldering and wiring
Technical Writing
Superior Communication
Certification
Miniature/Microminiature (2M) Module Test and Repair
Timeline
Submarine Sonar Technician
US Navy
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Arizona State University
01.2018 - Current
Miniature/Microminiature (2M) Module Test and Repair
11-2016
Associate of Arts - Supervision And Management
Coastline Community College
08.2016 - 05.2018
Lead Electronics Technician
US Navy
05.2016 - 06.2019
Submarine Sonar Technician
US Navy
02.2011 - 05.2016