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Matthew Hill

Westminster,United States

Summary

10 years of aircraft Avionics electronics with vehicle integration and building/installing wiring harnesses. My area of expertise is working on and around electronics/avionics types of equipment. I currently hold qualifications for IPC-J-STD-001 with Space addendum, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610 Standard, & NASA Polymeric Application certification (NASA-STD-8739.1).

Overview

1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Support III

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, MD
02.2022 - Current

Executed advanced electronics fabrication, transforming bare board PCBs into finished products, including box GSE builds and wiring harnesses.

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments in my section we call Rapid Prototyping.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Laborer

Bradshaw Construction Corporation
Eldersburg, MD
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Supported outdoor operations to ensure worksite readiness. Getting equipment ready to be taken to jobs across the U.S.. Worked one job at a quarry in Winchester VA helping set up an underground tunnel to be used as a aqueduct.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete construction tasks efficiently.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment consistently.

6338- F-35 Aircraft Avionics Technician

United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ & Beaufort, SC
05.2016 - 09.2021
  • Maintained various Avionics equipment removing/installing defective boxes & Offboard Mission planning Systems for the F-35B JSF. Achieved qualifications as Collateral Duty Inspector, Confined Space, and Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Inspector during my time on this aircraft platform.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement upgrades and modifications on avionics equipment.
  • Performed detailed inspections and maintenance on electronic flight control systems.
  • Conducted complex troubleshooting on avionics systems to ensure optimal aircraft performance.
  • Oversaw quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in avionics system functionality.
  • Expedited fault identification processes using detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for effective troubleshooting methods.
  • Diagnosed and repaired avionics systems, ensuring adherence to military standards and safety protocols.
  • Performed routine inspections on communication and navigation equipment to maintain operational readiness.

6317 Aircraft COMNAV Technician, F/A-18

United States Marine Corps
Beaufort, SC
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Troubleshot and maintained F/A-18 avionics equipment, including communications, navigation, radar, and weapons systems, while holding collateral duty inspector qualification.
  • Operated and maintained advanced military equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and mission readiness.
  • Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting, identifying and resolving technical issues to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.

United States Marine

United States Marine Corps
08.2011 - 10.2021
  • 10 years 2 months
  • Private 2011-2012
  • Pfc 2012-2013
  • LCpl 2013-2014
  • Cpl 2014-2016
  • Sgt 2016-2021
  • Led training programs for junior Marines, enhancing operational readiness and team cohesion.
  • Managed personnel assignments, optimizing unit performance and mission success rates.
  • Mentored junior leaders, fostering professional growth and enhancing leadership capabilities within the unit.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - F-35 Avionics

CNAT DET Eglin
Eglin AFB, Florida
01-2016

Certificate of Technical Studies - Avionics

CNATTU F/A-18 Avionics School House
NAS Lemoore, California
01-2012

Certificate of Technical Studies - Basic Aircraft Organizational Maintenance

CNATTU Pensacola
Pensacola
01-2012

No Degree -

MCRD Parris Island
Beaufort, SC
11-2011

Skills

  • Avionics troubleshooting
  • Schematic reading
  • System troubleshooting
  • Quick decision-making
  • Quality Control
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Electronics troubleshooting
  • New system installations
  • System setup
  • Soldering proficiency
  • Circuit assembly
  • Quick decision making

Accomplishments

In March of 2020 I built and externally connected a 17 foot wiring harness that helped to determine a wiring fault deep within an aircraft. That harness was then installed internally which made the aircraft flight ready after being in a non flight status for 2 months.

Certification

NASA Polymeric Application certification (NASA-STD-8739.1)

Electronics Assembly for Operators (Online-Self-Paced)

IPC-610

IPC-620

IPC-J-STD-001 w/ Space Adendum

Timeline

Technical Support III

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
02.2022 - Current

Laborer

Bradshaw Construction Corporation
10.2021 - 11.2021

6338- F-35 Aircraft Avionics Technician

United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 09.2021

6317 Aircraft COMNAV Technician, F/A-18

United States Marine Corps
08.2012 - 05.2016

United States Marine

United States Marine Corps
08.2011 - 10.2021

Certificate of Technical Studies - F-35 Avionics

CNAT DET Eglin

Certificate of Technical Studies - Avionics

CNATTU F/A-18 Avionics School House

Certificate of Technical Studies - Basic Aircraft Organizational Maintenance

CNATTU Pensacola

No Degree -

MCRD Parris Island

Personal Information

Technical Support III