Michael Groves
Catonsville,MD
Summary
Proven Electronics Engineer specializing in power and digital electronics, with strong skills in software development using Python and C. Experienced in AC/DC circuit analysis and troubleshooting complex circuits. Proven ability to use software skills to automate testing and improve test times.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
06.2022 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by developing automated test procedures and supporting software development in C for power system hardware testing.
- Led product testing, failure investigations, and corrective action planning as the primary hardware engineer on power supply test solutions, collaborating with technicians and hardware design teams.
- Designed hardware and software solutions, supporting design efforts for power and digital test sets and fixtures.
- Conducted comprehensive failure analysis and developed advanced troubleshooting techniques for electronic components, including diagnosing circuits from schematics, identifying solutions, and executing repairs.
Engineering Technician
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD, United States
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Tested and troubleshot 3-phase power supply systems for Ground Based Radar, using oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ammeters, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers at both unit and system levels.
- Revised testing protocols to simplify procedures and improve system processes, modernizing operational test procedures to remove uncertainty and ambiguity.
- Improved and modified test sets for greater safety and ease of use by installing circuit breakers and logic controllers, providing PC support, and rapidly repairing test sets through problem-solving and improvisation.
- Manufactured LRUs for the Airborne Radar program from sketches, schematics, and oral instructions, including routing complex wiring and RF cabling, and soldering in difficult-to-access places.
- Performed repairs or rapid prototyping for the Engineering department to support multiple programs’ test requirements and experimental designs, planning the location and layout of components and devices for desired system functions.
Electronics Technician
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD, United States
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
- Fabricated Circuitry for production level programs with detailed assembly instructions and specific procedures.
- Worked to J Standard with solder and assembly practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland, United States06.2026
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD06.2015
Skills
- Circuit Design
- AC/DC Circuit Analysis
- Troubleshooting complex circuits
- Python
- Java
- C
- Test Design
- Power Electronics
- Digital Electronics
Timeline
Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
06.2022 - Current
Engineering Technician
Northrop Grumman
05.2017 - 06.2022
Electronics Technician
Northrop Grumman
06.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Anne Arundel Community College