MICHAEL LEVITT
Cocoa,FL
Summary
Results-driven aerospace technician with over 30 years of proven expertise in Instrumentation systems, safety compliance, and team leadership. Instrumental in supporting SLS/Artemis, Space Shuttle and Aries 1X missions through effective collaboration and problem-solving. Dynamic aerospace professional with extensive experience in leading instrumentation teams and ensuring safety compliance. Expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining critical systems for aerospace missions, driving operational efficiency, and fostering collaboration among engineers and technicians.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Lead Aerospace Technician GSTO
Summit Technologies & Solutions (COMET)
Kennedy Space Center, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of instrumentation technicians supporting SDAS (sensor data acquisition system) and Weather systems (WX) for SLS/Artemis missions and operation.
- Coordinated installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and testing of instrumentation and data acquisition hardware.
- SME, DSE, train and oversee other technicians for certifications associated with GSTO operation.
- Collaborate with Engineers and schedulers to organize resources and schedule planning.
- Direct technicians on all safety procedures and concerns.
- Lead Aerospace Technician for Optics, Battery Shop, RFTS group and Doppler (TRDWP) technicians and certified to work in these shops.
- Certified Monitor during ECS operations.
Aerospace Engineering Technician V
Summit Technologies & Solutions (COMET)
Kennedy Space Center, FL
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Installation and maintenance of instrumentation systems, weather systems and lightning event detection for the SLS/Artemis program.
- Transducer installation of strain gages, accelerometers, thermocouples, acoustics, load cells, magnetic field sensors.
- Certified for operations in Flight Battery, Doppler and ECS systems monitoring shops.
Aerospace Engineering Technician
ERC, Inc (TOSC)
Kennedy Space Center, FL
03.2016 - 04.2023
- Instrumentation systems- buildup and maintenance of instrumentation system and weather systems on Mobile Launcher, Pad B and Crawler Transporter.
- Directed instrumentation group on daily work assignments and mentored less experienced technicians on appropriate installation techniques and safety procedures.
- Fulfilled lead technician role in supervisor's absence to maintain workflow and team productivity.
Lead Instrumentation Technician
Cyient Inc. - Sikorsky Aircraft (Direct Hire)
Jupiter, FL
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Lead instrumentation technician on the CH-53K (USMC) heavy lift helicopter supporting special ground and flight development testing.
- Installed instrumentation system hardware and directed other technicians on system layout and correct installation procedures.
Instrumentation Technician
U.S. Professionals Services (Contractor)
Jupiter, FL
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Flight test buildup of instrumentation system/Data collection of instrumentation systems for flight development on CH-53K.
- Installation of various transducers for data collection.
- Cable fabrication.
Systems Technician
Apogee Systems
Cape Canaveral, FL
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Handled all physical requirements of the communications systems (LAN, WAN, VoIP, outside and inside cable plant PA, CCTV) for facility monitoring, instrumentation and controls, data collection and command and control of launch site operations at SLC-26 and SLC-36.
Instrumentation Technician
United Space Alliance, LLC
Kennedy Space Center , FL
04.2000 - 07.2011
- Built and tested instrumentation systems and components critical for Space Shuttle launch operations.
- Fabricated cables for electronic systems, ensuring reliable performance and connectivity.
- Assisted engineering in developing special equipment and test setups, streamlining procedures to control conditions and accurately record test data.
Electrical Technician
Boeing Space Coast Operations
Kennedy Space Center, FL
05.1999 - 04.2000
- Conducted electrical system inspections for Space Station components
- Installed, repaired, and maintained electrical wiring and equipment.
Controls Specialist
Invensys Building Systems - OIA
Orlando, FL
04.1998 - 05.1999
- installation and programming of building controls.
- Monitored control systems to ensure optimal building performance and efficiency at Orlando International Airport.
Computer Technician
United Space Alliance
Kennedy Space Center, FL
11.1989 - 03.1998
- Installed and repaired integrated network of computer and data systems for Launch Processing System in firing rooms, ensuring operational readiness for missions.
- Supported test and flight operations for Space Shuttle launches through maintenance of the Launch Processing System.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Total Tecnical Institute
Fort Lauderdale, FL02-1986
Skills
- Instrumentation systems
- Data acquisition troubleshooting
- Calibration techniques
- Network installation
- Weather systems maintenance
- Model testing
- Fiber Optic fabrication
- Launch Operation
- Flight hardware testing
- Team leadership
- System integration
Timeline
Sr. Lead Aerospace Technician GSTO
Summit Technologies & Solutions (COMET)
08.2023 - Current
Aerospace Engineering Technician V
Summit Technologies & Solutions (COMET)
04.2023 - 08.2023
Aerospace Engineering Technician
ERC, Inc (TOSC)
03.2016 - 04.2023
Lead Instrumentation Technician
Cyient Inc. - Sikorsky Aircraft (Direct Hire)
12.2014 - 03.2016
Instrumentation Technician
U.S. Professionals Services (Contractor)
04.2013 - 12.2014
Systems Technician
Apogee Systems
09.2011 - 01.2013
Instrumentation Technician
United Space Alliance, LLC
04.2000 - 07.2011
Electrical Technician
Boeing Space Coast Operations
05.1999 - 04.2000
Controls Specialist
Invensys Building Systems - OIA
04.1998 - 05.1999
Computer Technician
United Space Alliance
11.1989 - 03.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Total Tecnical Institute