TONY RODRIGUEZ
JAAW Group – Amentum
Santa Maria,USA
22
years of professional experience
Dedicated Senior Systems Engineer and Project Integrator with over two decades of experience supporting mission-critical DoD, civilian, and commercial launch operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Proven expertise spanning “cradle-to-grave” systems integration, telecommunications architecture modernization, and lifecycle Operations, Maintenance, & Sustainment (OM&S). Adept at leading cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), managing complex technical transitions, and serving as the primary technical authority between government agencies and third-party developers. Combine high-level strategic planning, risk mitigation, and contract management with deep, hands-on technical acumen in network infrastructure, RF/telemetry systems, hardware deployment, and launch communications support. A highly alert and analytical problem-solver recognized for driving operational efficiency and ensuring flawless execution in high-stakes, real-time environments.
Work History
Project Integrator / IPT Lead
6 Months- System Integration & Transition: Assisted the end-to-end “cradle-to-grave” integration of Third-Party Developer (TPD) systems into the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) baseline for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S). Executed formal Product Integration and Transition Procedures
- Technical Authority & Leadership: Served as primary technical authority for assigned Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) subsystems. Facilitated Government Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to drive system performance, upgrades, and corrective actions.
- Documentation & Compliance: Authored and managed the CDRL A079 Transition Plan (schedules, baselines, training). Led Transition Working Groups and Transition Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
- Risk Management: Executed Deficiency and Risk Management processes, conducted SME risk assessments, and presented risk-based Courses of Action (COAs) to Government customers.
Sr. Systems Engineer
2 Years 5 Months- SE&I & Modernization Support: Provided comprehensive SE&I support for Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD30) at Vandenberg SFB. Collaborated with LTRS cross-functional teams to identify and recommend technologies, streamlining acquisition processes and modernizing Launch Ranges to support a substantial increase in commercial, civilian, and DoD launch services.
- Systems Architecture & Projects: Assisted in the design, development, modification, evaluation, and implementation of critical communications architectures (telemetry, voice, video, data, surveillance, and OSS). Provided dedicated engineering support to high-profile initiatives including the Video Improvement Project (VIP), DICES Replacement, Scorpio (Communetix), NOMAD (Telemetry mobile van), and Range Modernization Video Component (RMVC).
- Program Liaison & Leadership: Acted as the primary liaison between the Western Range Modernization Network (WPN) program and the 30th RM, hosting and facilitating biweekly WPN SE IPT meetings.
- Requirements & Validation: Performed requirements analysis, decomposition, and tracking for systems and subsystems. Conducted engineering analyses to predict problems, designed corrective measures, and executed system performance testing and verification. Supported design reviews, integration, logistics, and operational turnover.
- Transition & Risk Management: Assisted transition and integration requirements to ensure successful deployment of approved solutions into the operational baseline. Supported risk management products, assessed technical baselines, and ensured system/project modifications met strict government standards.
Operations & Maintenance Manager / Launch Comm Support Engineer / Project Manager / Facility Manager
11 Months- Site Supervision & Operations: Supervised site operations and provided technical support for 5 telecommunication subcontractors supporting ULA. Streamlined resource allocation to ensure daily jobs and operational workflows remained highly effective and efficient.
- Launch Comm Engineering & Design: Acted as Launch Comm Support Engineer; engineered, specified, and implemented customer-requested in-scope installations and system updates. Evaluated system requirements to recommend and specify appropriate communication hardware and equipment.
- Contract & Proposal Management: Generated new contract job quotes, initial ROMs, RFQ responses, and technical proposals to implement and maintain key customer contracts.
- Project & Facility Management: Acting Project Manager for the telecommunications portion of work for the Vulcan modification efforts at SLC 3 and oversaw the decommissioning and removal of various telecom systems at SLC 6 for ULA.
- Coordinated the corporate relocation to a new facility as Facility Manager, directing facility requirements, setup, and ongoing building maintenance.
Hardware Engineer
3 Years 10 Months- Field Leadership: Led a team of 6–8 personnel to install the Western Range Modernization Network (WMN) across 44 sites, including combined communication systems cabling fabrication.
- Hardware Deployment: Managed procurement, acceptance, staging, configuration, and testing of network hardware to upgrade Western Range Communication Subsystems (CMSS).
- Engineering Documentation: Managed on-the-field redlining of installation plans (power diagrams, parts lists, floor plans, interconnect drawings).
Telecom Engineering Technician
14 Years 4 Months- Launch Support: Provided real-time launch communication support for ULA at the Remote Launch Control Center (RLCC) at Vandenberg SFB, supporting DELTA IV, DELTA II, and ATLAS V programs.
- Launch Complex Operations (SLC 2, 3 & 6): Performed comprehensive daily operations and customer support as a launch pad comm technician at Space Launch Complexes 2, 3, and 6.
- Systems Maintenance & Fabrication: Constructed, installed, modified, refurbished, and repaired mission-critical infrastructure. Managed preventative maintenance of operational voice/video, administrative telephones, PA systems, AV recording equipment, telemetry circuits, serial data, multiplex-demultiplexing equipment, transport systems, status/alert timing, missile lift-off systems, land mobile radios, and data communications circuits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications Engineering Technology
Associate of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Skills
Project & Integration Management: End-to-End System Integration
Transition Planning (CDRL A079)
Project Closeout
Milestone Tracking
Lifecycle Management
Transition Readiness Reviews (TRR)
Sourcing and Procurement.
Systems Engineering & Architecture: LTRS Subsystem Architecture
Configuration Management
Baseline Audits
Technical Impact Assessment
OM&S Readiness
Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM)
Requirements Decomposition
System Engineering & Support
Generation & Modification of Comm System Documentation
Technical Drawings
and Test Plans.
Leadership & Strategic Alignment: IPT Leadership
Cross-Functional Facilitation
Vendor/TPD Coordination
Government Liaison
Out-Year Resource Planning
Spend Plan Recommendations
Team Supervision & Mentorship.
Risk & Vulnerability Management: Deficiency Resolution
Risk Assessment Facilitation
DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) Identification/Mitigation
Course of Action (COA) Development
Technical Review Facilitation.
Technical & Hardware Acumen
Network & Equipment: Broad knowledge of VSFB Comm Sub-Systems
Netacquire
RT Logic
Juniper
and Comet equipment. Deep understanding of System Fundamentals (Routers
Switches
Networking).
Systems Operation: Operation and Maintenance of DICES 3
DICES 4
DICES VoIP
VoIP T1 Voice SAT stations
and PESA video switches. Expertise in complex telecommunications systems including T1 Voice
Timing
Video
RS-530 Serial Data
Area Warning
P.A.
and Telemetry circuits.
Hands-On Execution & Fabrication
Pre & Post Launch Operations: Implementation of complex communication configurations for pre- and post-launch operations.
Advanced Electronics & Troubleshooting: Expert in system integration
problem-solving
and diagnostic research.
Fabrication & Repair: Precision fabrication
testing
and troubleshooting of cable assemblies (Coax
Multi-Conductor/Paired
CAT6 Network
Twinax
Fiber Optics) and advanced soldering techniques. Electrical cabling installation (120VAC / 208VAC).
Diagnostic Tooling: Proficient use of circuit/signal testers including Fireberd
Fluke meters
Oscilloscopes
and Fiber Testers. On-site field redlining.
Safety & Administration: Annual Fall Protection Certification
Confined Space Entrant & Attendant Certification. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word
Excel
Outlook
Visio).
Section name
- Clearance: Active Security Clearance (As of June 2023)
- Access: Vandenberg SFB
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
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