RAYMOND PARTIDA
LAS VEGAS
Summary
Motivated and results-driven professional seeking to leverage 22 years of experience in Field Avionics & SATCOM to contribute to the growth and success. Eager to apply my skills in Project Engineer & Site Lead to drive efficiency, enhance productivity, and achieve team objectives. Committed to continuous learning and adding value in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Field Avionics Technician IV
GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS INC.
04.2008 - Current
- Provided technical expertise on the installation, configuration, application and repair of products and systems to customers at operational locations. Performed test engineering experience working with developmental systems, software, and evaluation. Performed high level troubleshooting and repair of ground and airborne electronic equipment. Utilizing product knowledge, sound judgment and logical reasoning to determine technical solutions to complex problems. Repairs or replaced components based on test results by using advanced system knowledge, technical documents, engineering instructions, schematics, blueprints or written/verbal instructions. Performed inspections and preventative maintenance on ground and airborne systems. Maintains required records and forms in accordance with company and customer specifications. Validated and verified accuracy of technical documents and procedures. Provided recommended changes to technical documents and procedures based on system expertise and best industry practices to Technical Writers for manual updates. Given title of Lead/Senior Avionics Technician for designation. Represented groups as subject matter expert with internal and external customers and other personnel during OCONUS and CONUS locations. Responsible for troubleshooting of in-flight issues to include, RF Datalink (C-Band, KU LOS, KU SATCOM), payload sensors (CSP, MTS, Starlite, Lynx SAR, Weapons system), GCS (Ground Control Station), airborne radios (ARC-231, ARC-210, ARC-201) and avionics systems. Provided guidance or training to less experienced staff as required for technical growth. Responsible with the daily tasking assignments to technicians, interfacing with Program Management and Engineering teams as required, and responsible for meeting all production requirement deadlines.
Lead Field Service Engineering Technician IV
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Providing technical and professional company representation while on assignments located at various customer facilities worldwide, as dictated by Management, company and program needs. Fully responsible for all assigned fielded site activities including, installations, checkout, operation, On-the-job cross training of lower level FSR’s, and/or maintenance of communications systems in accordance with contract obligations. Striving to guarantee customer satisfaction through ethical and qualitative on-the-job performance with the primary goal of effectively supporting assigned tasking and minimizing system downtime. Location and scope of each assignment varies, including CONUS and/or OCONUS assignments on flight test programs, demonstrations, and worldwide mission support, including deployments to austere environments. Providing lead engineering support for RQ-4 Global Hawk program as a subcontractor for Northrop Grumman customer on all RF datalinks, to include UHF Line of Sight, UHF SATCOM, Inmarsat, CDL (X and KU Band), and KU SATCOM. In charge of all maintenance upkeep and support for all datalinks to include KU band earth terminal (Tactical Field Terminal -TFT), SAA (Satellite Access Authorization) transmission plan and coordination of transponder access with satellite controller provider. Understand the data path of all SATCOM datalinks including MUX, DEMUX, Intermediate Frequency (IF 70/140Mhz), LNA (low noise amplifiers), Up and Down Converters, HPA (High Power Amplifiers) and more. Experience with pulling full motion video feeds from combat aircrafts (F-16, F-18, A-10, Apaches, etc) pods in austere locations for direct Air Force JTAC/Special Forces support. Entrusted by Field Management team for site lead supervisor roles of all engineer and technician level FSRs assigned at Palmdale and overseas site to include, shift times, timecard review/audit and signings, liaison between L3Harris Engineering at Salt Lake City plant and customer, coordinate personnel movements, interface with customer engineering team for resolutions. Given authority to act on behalf of Field Management team located in Salt Lake City.
Test Technician
PNEUDRAULICS INC.
03.2006 - 09.2006
- Maintained and repair aircraft hydraulic components such as fuses, hydraulic reservoirs, solenoid valves, and reverse thrusters. Duties included reading and interpreting blueprints, and building set-ups for equipment testing. Followed FAA approved Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) guidelines and completed all documentation associated to position. Tested components on hydraulic test stand with a max pressure of 4500 PSI for long durations with emphasis on attention to detail for passing or failing parts. Troubleshot failing parts to determine rework by assemblers or manufacturing as required.
Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer
United States Army
05.2002 - 02.2006
- Maintained automotive and electronic equipment while always keeping it fully mission capable. Troubleshoot 26-ton tracked vehicle (SPLL), electrical, electronic, mechanical assemblies, modules and interconnecting cables to isolate malfunctions with built-in test equipment, schematics and breakout boxes. Repaired and replaced chassis mounted components and operated system cable tester. Replaced hydraulics and cables determined to be faulty. Prepared and maintained equipment logs, modification, utilization of records, exchange logs, and calibration data cards. Inspected and inventoried equipment tools and parts. Approved by command to sign for high value equipment. Selected to attend leadership training and was placed in a squad leader position. Selected as Soldier of the Quarter twice while in the US Army Identified for promotion at time of Honorable Discharge.
General Merchandise Clerk
STATER BROS. MARKETS
09.2001 - 04.2002
- Maintained and restocked bread, beer, candy products. Duties included cleaning floors, restrooms, and retrieving grocery carts from the parking lot. Assisted stock crew nightly with making cardboard bales and cleaning up the store for opening every morning. Helped with the organization and maintenance of stock in the store.
- EDUCATION Offered promotion to the position of checkout clerk based on job performance and dependability prior to joining US Army.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Cajon High School
San Bernardino, CA01.2001
Skills
- Maintenance documentation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Hardware installation
- R&D Test and Evaluation
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Highly knowledgeable Field Avionics Technician, well-versed in all areas of GCS and UAV airborne operations.
- Highly knowledgeable on KU SATCOM datalinks, including up/down converters, modulation/demodulation, amplifiers, and transponder signals on spectrum analyzer.
- Ability to troubleshoot at a high level by utilizing drawings, blueprints, and engineering instructions. Over 22+ years of related field experience.
- Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) of internally funded avionics, SATCOM, and payload upgrades on UAS systems.
- TOP SECRET/SCI, with Customer Poly security clearance by the federal government.
- Experienced in advanced troubleshooting and performing maintenance on mechanical, electrical, electronics and RF datalinks on all UAV airborne and GCS systems.
- Possess advanced computer skills in networking. Working knowledge of multiple payload sensors, radar systems, airborne radios, and hellfire weapons system.
- Team building individual with mission orientation goals for customer success.
- Training and mentoring of less knowledgeable individuals for operational success. Including being Lead Avionics for all Ground Control Equipment for Gray Eagle Production and Lead FSR Management experience that directed all FSR’s for tasking, planning, and interfacing with all customers directly in CONUS and OCONUS situations.
- Talented leader who will go the 'extra-mile' to accomplish result with excellent communication.
Timeline
Lead Field Service Engineering Technician IV
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
03.2019 - 12.2022
Lead Field Avionics Technician IV
GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS INC.
04.2008 - Current
Test Technician
PNEUDRAULICS INC.
03.2006 - 09.2006
Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer
United States Army
05.2002 - 02.2006
General Merchandise Clerk
STATER BROS. MARKETS
09.2001 - 04.2002
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Cajon High School