Manuel G. Nevarez
Modesto
Summary
Seasoned aerospace technologist with 24 years of experience in advanced technology, specializing in analysis, development, and optimization. Demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation and problem-solving, driving efficiency through technological advancements. Proven expertise in preparing specifications and commissioning instructions to enhance user experiences. Adept at fostering collaboration and maintaining a quality-driven approach to electrical design improvements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Technologist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Assist in conducting experiments, acquiring data, and analyzing data
- Support environmental testing (temperature, shock, vibration, and pressure)
- Build, modify, and repair a variety of electronic hardware, test equipment, and cables
- Read and understand the proper use of the type of micrometer and/or digital caliper selected
- Hi-pot testing to 6KV, MS Office Ampacity as per the NEC
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, Excel, spreadsheets, and fleet equipment maintenance databases
Cable Fab & Vehicle Support
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Perform installation and modification of unique electronic test systems for end-item hardware
- Operate, troubleshoot and maintain electronic ground support equipment
- Provide complete laboratory support in the engineering development phase of electronic ground support equipment, including fabrication and testing of Company-produced special test equipment designed for system testing of complex hardware
- Install, operate and maintain complex data transmission systems including fiber optics
- Verify all test procedures and perform in-process and accept verification of special test equipment (STE)
- Full NASA Harness Certified and ESD Certified
Technician Vehicle Test Ops Sr.
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
06.2019 - 05.2021
- THAAD Program Integration and Assembly, Test Console build up and package
- Aerospace paint, aerospace primer and other aerospace coating applications using spray, brush, swab techniques
- Surface prep, using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques
- Prepreg and wet layup fabrication techniques, including vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
- Tooling fabrication from various materials such as aluminum, composites, and wood
- Troubleshoot problems during composite hardware development and fabrication
- Operation of measuring devices such as calipers, height gages, micrometers, and torque wrenches
- Assembly of composite structures including setup, bonding, and fastener applications
Final Assembly Composites
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
Littleton
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Operating machines to precision with tight tolerances, band saw’s pneumatic tools, Rivet and nut-plate installations, Machine shop environment
- Wire harness installs
- (TARGETS Program) manufacturing TPS/pack and ship
- Chem Film, clean bag, tag and package flight hardware
Environmental Test Technician
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
10.2011 - 01.2012
- Work to written test requirements/ instructions, Test Procedures, conduct Safe work practices pertaining to areas of assignment, Standard Operating Procedures, or practices and engineering information
- Apply a working knowledge of the equipment characteristics and capabilities and accept laboratory and shop practices
- Box installation, harness routing, and final close out activities
- Experience in EGSE hardware integration, testing, and anomaly resolution Support Both test operations and manufacturing operations
- Performed a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas
- Experience in satellite processing equipment Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems
- I worked from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions
- Perform alignment checks and adjust on High Gain Antenna and other science instruments when installed on spacecraft for test
- Science Instrument, RF, Waveguide final install and torque, Thermal MLI Fabrication/Development Test and installation on MAVEN Spacecraft
- Support power up testing for science instruments
- Crane Operator spacecraft lift, transport, acoustic test, and TVAC
- Support test, assembly, Alignment checks and support sine vibe procedures
- Support test operations in areas of cabling, test equipment, and computers
- Including sub-system/ system tests including environments, Thermal Vacuum Acceptance Cycle (TVAC), Load Test etc
Sr. Technical
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
Littleton
01.2005 - 10.2011
- Composite Development Shop (CDS): Perform all aspects of composite lay-up of prepreg graphite on molds
- Assemblies built include ORION Heat shield CEV, Back shell, Forward Bay Covers; Operate 5 axis Eastman ply-cutter and pre-kit gore’s for lay-ups, built composite structures and details for JUNO and GRAIL spacecraft
- Prepreg and wet layup fabrication techniques, including vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
- Assembly of composite structures including setup, bonding, and fastener applications
- Work with small shop power tools (saws, routers, sanders, and grinders)
- Machine shop equipment
- Metal Chemical Processing and Precision Clean
Process Operator Lead Sr. Technician
UTC, Pratt and Whitney Space Propulsion
San Jose
03.2000 - 01.2005
- Minuteman Stage 2 and 3 missiles: Processed composite case-prep structure, refurbish forward skirts and install/assemble stage III Minuteman using assembly, jigs, fixtures, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and mechanics hand tools
- Mix and apply liner to interior of missile, performed cork bonding operations to exterior, load inert rocket motors with propellant in Casting Station, Final Assembly tolerance, ESD, Pack and Ship
- Experience with propulsion and solid propellant systems, Aerospace paint, aerospace primer and other aerospace coating application using spray, brush, swab techniques, rivet nut plate installation and handling Flight Hardware
- Overhead Crane Op
Education
Electrical Technology - Electrical Technology
SJVC
Salida, CA12-2024
High School - High School Diploma
Independence High School
San Jose, CA06-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Technology
Heald College
Milpitas, CASkills
- Assembly of composite and metallic assemblies
- Drill
- Tap
- Install fasteners
- Apply adhesives
- Sealant application
- ESD
- Manually operate lathes
- Grinders
- Saws
- Shop tools
- Set up industrial ovens
- Programming industrial ovens
- Set up autoclaves
- Read and interpret assembly documents
- Use of shop math
- Operations verification
- Check parts for workmanship
- Dimensional accuracy
- Compliance with requirements
- Use power tools
- Use hand tools
- Precision measuring equipment
- SAP work instructions
- Torque certification
- Overhead crane operation
- Mechanical tools
- Pneumatic tools
- PC computer skills
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Excel
- NASA Limited Solder certification
- Harness fabrication certification
- Clean room skills
- Thermal blanket fabrication
- Confined space skills
- Soldering
- Forklift operation
- Electronic assembly
- Crane operation
- Troubleshooting circuit boards
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Electro/mechanical skills
- Reading schematics
- Reading drawings
- CPR certification
- Respirator certification
- ET-Card
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Installation techniques
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
Citizenship
US Citizen
Skills Certifications
- Assembly of composite and metallic assemblies, and subassemblies.
- Work from production order instructions, and engineering drawings.
- Drill, Tap, install fasteners, apply adhesives, and sealant as required, ESD.
- Manually operate lathes, grinders, saws, and other various shop tools.
- Knowledge to set up, programming industrial ovens and autoclaves.
- Read and interpret detailed part assembly documents.
- Use of shop math.
- Use operations verification to check parts and assemblies for workmanship, dimensional accuracy and compliance with requirements.
- Ability to use power and hand tools (drill motor, fasteners installation tools, Heli coil installation, and precision measuring equipment.
- SAP work instructions.
- Torque Cert.
- Overhead Crane / Hydra-set Operator; high value hardware.
- Mechanical, pneumatic tools.
- LIM Crimp, Connect. Assembly.
- PC Computer, PowerPoint Word, Excel, SAP.
- NASA Limited Solder Cert.
- Harness Fabrication Cert.
- Clean room.
- Thermal Blanket Fabrication.
Security Clearance
Department of Defense (DOD)
Certification
- DOD Clearance
Timeline
Electronics Technologist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
05.2023 - 02.2024
Cable Fab & Vehicle Support
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
05.2021 - 05.2023
Technician Vehicle Test Ops Sr.
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
06.2019 - 05.2021
Final Assembly Composites
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
08.2013 - 05.2015
Environmental Test Technician
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
10.2011 - 01.2012
Sr. Technical
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
01.2005 - 10.2011
Process Operator Lead Sr. Technician
UTC, Pratt and Whitney Space Propulsion
03.2000 - 01.2005
Electrical Technology - Electrical Technology
SJVC
High School - High School Diploma
Independence High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Technology
Heald College
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