Patrick Swarts
Ledyard,CT
Summary
Accomplished U.S. Navy veteran with experience in leadership, comprehensive troubleshooting, and problem solving in communications, electronic warfare and surveillance systems. Highly capable to provide detailed technical skills and knowledge to solve complex problems. Experience in management, operations, and logistics gained in commendable U.S. Navy career to meet and exceed corporate goals and customer needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Engineer II
Rite-Solutions, Inc.
Middletown, RI
09.2022 - Current
- Provide direct support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Code 34 Imaging & Electronic Warfare (I&EW) Team with analysis, design and capability enhancements, testing support, and in-service support for new and fielded Imaging (Periscopes and Photonics Masts), EW (BLQ-10 and Early Warning Receiver), and/or Radar (BPS-15/16/17) Systems.
- Analysis for and development of Engineering Change Instructions and Engineering Change Proposals.
- Troubleshoot and repair Imaging, EW, and/or Radar Systems and components via remote support from NUWCDIVNPT and/or on-site platform support.
- Develop and review test plans and test procedures.
- Perform and/or support integration and environmental testing events.
- Perform and/or support factory acceptance testing.
- Assess current system capabilities against current and near-term needs and provide technical recommendations to resolve gaps by evaluating and resolving system failure reports, obsolescence and material support issues, and other inputs from the Fleet.
Electronic Surveillance Groom Team Leader
United States Navy, USN
Groton, CT
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams and blueprints of multiple system variants.
- Performed acceptance testing and measurements on various electronic and RF components and assemblies to verify system compliance.
- Performed in depth testing, system alignments, and certification of electronic surveillance equipment using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other laboratory instruments.
- Conducted multiple test events and certifications by gathering chronicled data and providing detailed reports to engineering team.
- Maintain inventory and supplies acquisition of multi-million dollar equipment catalog, exceeding the standard of material readiness and calibration.
Electronic Warfare and Communications Technician
United States Navy, USN
USS Scranton, Various Locations
09.2013 - 04.2019
- Operated and maintained complex secure communications and cryptographic equipment aboard a U.S. Navy Los Angeles–class submarine.
- Operated and maintained complex electronic support measures (ESM) Equipment.
- Operated and maintained RADAR equipment.
- Managed Microsoft Windows and Linux computer operating systems, a Cisco routing network, and a Local Area Network (LAN) supporting over 140 crewmembers, electronic support measures (ESM), providing on-call technical support for a variety of electronic/computer systems.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Accurately read, understood and carried out written instructions.
- Repaired equipment utilizing wide range of systems and methodologies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies, Electronics/Instrumentation
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2026
Skills
- RF Equipment Testing/Troubleshooting
- RF Laboratory and Field Test Equipment
- Project Management
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Divisional Leader
- Logistics Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Top Secret Clearance
Timeline
Systems Engineer II
Rite-Solutions, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Electronic Surveillance Groom Team Leader
United States Navy, USN
04.2019 - 10.2022
Electronic Warfare and Communications Technician
United States Navy, USN
09.2013 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies, Electronics/Instrumentation
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University