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SONDRA MALONE

Allen,TX

Summary

Results-driven Engineering Technician with an active Secret Clearance and extensive experience supporting high-level defense programs. Skilled in system integration, automated and manual testing, RF/microwave troubleshooting, and interpreting complex technical documentation. Detail oriented and highly organized, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and collaborative problem-solving.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Technician

Raytheon Technologies
06.1999 - Current
  • Execute manual and automated tests on complex CCAs and sub-systems using PNA-X network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters.
  • Verify RF parameters—current, power, gain, return loss, insertion loss—to ensure design integrity for FLIR, GPS, and missile programs.
  • Conduct environmental qualifications (vibration, thermal cycling, leak detection, burn-in) and document results for program certification.
  • Perform bore-sight alignments, scanner calibration, and motor testing to meet platform performance requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering on fault isolation and corrective actions; maintain strict ESD and OSHA compliance.
  • Support integration and acceptance testing for LRAS3, ITAS, and TWS defense systems and maintain clear, audit-ready records.

Electronic Engineering Test Technician

Texas Instruments Inc.
05.1996 - 10.1999
  • Conducted environmental and functional testing on the HARM Missile control and guidance sections subassemblies using high-speed automatic test equipment.
  • Performed engineering circuit analysis on engineering drawings to troubleshoot and fault isolate nonconformances down to the printed circuit board level.
  • With the aid of electronic schematics and manual test equipment, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, and volt-ohm meters, was able to evaluate the unit under test against engineering drawing specifications and derived conditions.

Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments
04.1986 - 10.1996
  • Tested and troubleshot components to full system integration using ATE and precision RF/microwave equipment.
  • Ensured product conformance with military and corporate quality standards through rigorous test procedures and documentation.
  • Interpreted drawings, assisted with prototype builds, and provided feedback that informed design improvements.
  • Contributed to process improvement and failure-analysis initiatives that enhanced product reliability and reduced rework.

Education

B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies (HR, Management & Human Development)

University of Texas At Dallas
05-2004

A.A.S. - General Studies

Richland Community College
05-2000

A.A.S. - Electronic Engineering Technology

RETS Electronics Institute
05-1985

Skills

  • RF & Microwave Test
  • Spectrum / Network Analysis
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Environmental Stress Screening (Thermal, Vibration, Burn-In)
  • Circuit Card Assembly Diagnostics
  • FPGA / MMIC / ASIC Validation
  • System Integration & Verification
  • Acceptance Testing
  • Root-Cause Analysis
  • Bore-Sight Alignment
  • Scanner Calibration
  • ESD Compliance
  • Solder / Rework

Certification

  • Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist
  • Human Resources Management Certificate – Center for Career Training

Timeline

Engineering Technician

Raytheon Technologies
06.1999 - Current

Electronic Engineering Test Technician

Texas Instruments Inc.
05.1996 - 10.1999

Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments
04.1986 - 10.1996

B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies (HR, Management & Human Development)

University of Texas At Dallas

A.A.S. - General Studies

Richland Community College

A.A.S. - Electronic Engineering Technology

RETS Electronics Institute

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