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MESSAN KODJOVI ANATO

Clarksburg,United States

Summary

Organized and dependable RF Engineer with DOD Secret Clearance and Certified with the DOD Fundamental Engineering Acquisition, experienced in managing electrical project lifecycle from design phase to delivery and implementation. Polished in analyzing, troubleshooting, and developing solutions. Consistently delivers engineering services to meet company, customer and statutory and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RF Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman
05.2023 - Current
  • Planned or developed applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products or systems to improve technical performance.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.
  • Analyzed electronics system requirements, capacity or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
  • Test and troubleshoot RF modules

Electronics Engineer

ARMY DEVCOM C5ISR
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Supported Enhanced Night Vision Giggles (ENVG-B) integration in APARI project by leading EMI/EMC evaluation of ENVG-B on the Army Black Hawk. This effort led to Requesting FCC approval for a frequency assignment and safe employment in US air space.
  • Repaired printed circuit boards or subassemblies by replacing electronic and or mechanical components in the correct orientation.
  • Conducted research and completed technical reviews of Computing hardware and provided a recommendation to management.
  • Piloted the integration of Integrated Visual Augmented System (IVAS) units and aircraft system network during the Project Convergence-21 test and demonstration event.
  • Upgraded Servers' operating system and installed software to optimize drive and GPU to match camera speed.
  • Recommended repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems based on factors such as environment, service or system capabilities.

Materiel Control Craftsman

United States Air Force, USAF
05.2009 - 07.2017
  • Delivered logistics support to 5 RC-135 aircraft worth $182 million enabling the Department of Defense and the Joint Chief of Staff Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance mission.
  • Utilized Enterprise Supply Solutions systems; reconciled issues and shortfalls, conducted inventories of overseas repair cycle assets, key to the Department of Defense test of Nuclear Control and Communication capability.
  • Managed 6 equipment accounts and monitored 4 Missions Support Kits, validated more than 2000 requirements, saved Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance equipment worth $104,000.
  • Delivered logistics support to the Electronics Warfare squadron for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance collection mission for 488 th Intelligence Squadron
  • Facility manager, oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair and monitored work orders.
  • Developed efficient filing system to retrieve records quickly.
  • Maintained accuracy of records by verifying accuracy of data in records.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

John Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Maryland - University College
Adelphi, MD
05.2020

Skills

  • RF Module Testing and Troubleshooting
  • RF System Research and Product Development
  • Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) Software
  • Electronics Instrumentation
  • Simulation Design and Electronics System Integration
  • Design Verification
  • Laboratory and Field Testing
  • Testing Components
  • Project and logistics management

Certification

  • Certified DOD Fundamental Engineering Acquisition
  • RF design Architectures of Receiver Transmitter and Transceiver, December 2022
  • Radio Frequency/Antenna Fundamentals, October 2022
  • Modulation in Communication System for Engineers, November 2022

Awards

  • THE AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL, Department of The Air Force, June 2017
  • THE AIR FORCE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, Department of The Air Force, April 2013
  • THE AIR FORCE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, Department of The Air Force, January 2013


Timeline

RF Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman
05.2023 - Current

Electronics Engineer

ARMY DEVCOM C5ISR
07.2021 - 05.2023

Materiel Control Craftsman

United States Air Force, USAF
05.2009 - 07.2017

Master of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

John Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Maryland - College Park

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Maryland - University College
MESSAN KODJOVI ANATO