Stephen Atkinson
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Sonar Technician experienced in IUSS and underwater sonar systems a over a 9-year career in the Navy. Teamed with crews to conduct undersea surveillance, navigation and target location. Coordinated equipment maintenance, upgrade and replacement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Submarine Sonar Technician
US Navy
10.2020 - Current
- Conducted passive and active sonar searches for suspected targets.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies and servo systems.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Figured range predictions for targets and real time propagation changes.
- Recommended evasive actions, course and speed changes and silent running actions.
- Analyzed multiple data inputs across active and passive acoustic, Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) and tactical oceanographic.
- Generated acoustic data media recordings and prepared media for shipment.
- Adjusted equipment and system filters to mitigate biological and environmental impacts on acoustic data.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
- Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range and system statuses.
- Treated classified data with utmost discretion, following military and federal protocols.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams, and written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
- Tracked locations of nearby submarines by using equipment, strong analytics and mathematics skills.
- Provided extensive training and mentoring to fellow personnel to convey experience and expertise in sonar and acoustic equipment and enhance team performance.
- Performed surveillance duties on submarines by operating specialized equipment and sonar systems.
- Conducted engineering and detailed experimental tests to collect design data and assist in research work.
- Figured range predictions for targets and real-time propagation changes.
- Maintained sonar systems on ships, troubleshooting and resolving detected issues to restore proper functionality.
- Optimized parameters of devices for ease of production, to reduce costs or improve usability.
- Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
- Compiled data and generated graphs to interpret results and suggest key operational improvements.
- Compiled, processed, and analyzed test data and results to improve product quality.
- Repaired complex engineered products and restored to original settings.
- Took care to maintain COMSEC and INFOSEC in operations and actions to preserve operational integrity.
- Presented regular briefings to superior officers, delivering details on missions and classified tactical information.
Submarine Sonar Technician
US Navy
08.2015 - 09.2020
- Conducted passive and active sonar searches for suspected targets.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies and servo systems.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Figured range predictions for targets and real time propagation changes.
- Recommended evasive actions, course and speed changes and silent running actions.
- Analyzed multiple data inputs across active and passive acoustic, Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) and tactical oceanographic.
- Generated acoustic data media recordings and prepared media for shipment.
- Adjusted equipment and system filters to mitigate biological and environmental impacts on acoustic data.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
- Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range and system statuses.
- Treated classified data with utmost discretion, following military and federal protocols.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams, and written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
- Tracked locations of nearby submarines by using equipment, strong analytics and mathematics skills.
- Provided extensive training and mentoring to fellow personnel to convey experience and expertise in sonar and acoustic equipment and enhance team performance.
- Performed surveillance duties on submarines by operating specialized equipment and sonar systems.
- Conducted engineering and detailed experimental tests to collect design data and assist in research work.
- Figured range predictions for targets and real-time propagation changes.
- Maintained sonar systems on ships, troubleshooting and resolving detected issues to restore proper functionality.
- Optimized parameters of devices for ease of production, to reduce costs or improve usability.
- Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
- Compiled data and generated graphs to interpret results and suggest key operational improvements.
- Compiled, processed, and analyzed test data and results to improve product quality.
- Repaired complex engineered products and restored to original settings.
- Took care to maintain COMSEC and INFOSEC in operations and actions to preserve operational integrity.
- Presented regular briefings to superior officers, delivering details on missions and classified tactical information.
Education
Associate of Arts - Computer And Information Sciences
Pensacola Junior College
Pensacola12.2007
Skills
- Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE)
- Calibrate Equipment
- Acoustic Intelligence Data Management
- Target Motion Analysis (TMA)
- Maintenance Proficiency
- Threat Detection
- Calculate Specifications
- Test Data Documentation
- Data Input
- Electric Distribution Design
- Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS)
- Submarine Warfare
- Towed Arrays
- Sonar Equipment
- Unit Repairing
- Technical Documentation and Reporting
- Time Frequency Plots
- Emergency Security
- Craft Identification
- Safety Standards
- Basic Repairs
- Element Designs
- Employee Evaluation
- Ordnance Inventory
- Implement Designs
- Electronic Systems
- Military Protocols
- Analog and Digital Circuitry
- Multisensor Data
- Range Finding
- Underwater Investigations
- Problem Identification and Analysis
- Labor Estimates
- Parts Repair
- Preventive Maintenance Management
- Contact Reports
- Strong Math Skills
- General Reconnaissance
- Security Clearance
- Briefings
- Information Gathering and Analytics
- Oceanographic Analysis
- Maintenance Assistance Modules
- Intelligence Products
- Cost-Effective Solutions
Additional Information
Top Secret - SCI Clearance
Timeline
Submarine Sonar Technician
US Navy
10.2020 - Current
Submarine Sonar Technician
US Navy
08.2015 - 09.2020
Associate of Arts - Computer And Information Sciences
Pensacola Junior College
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