Richard Espinoza
5732 S. 239th St., Elkhorn, NE 68022
Cell: 402-547-1454 E-Mail: richard.espinoza97@gmail.com
Summary
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Twenty years experience installing, testing, upgrading, and maintaining electronic systems, including
satellite, wideband and telemetry systems.
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Six years experience as site lead / supervisor for the Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices
Electronic Warfare Systems (CREW) program.
Experience
Electronics Field Engineer Associate
Lockheed Martin - Melbourne, Florida
Feb 2013 – Present
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Provided real-time multi-sensor operations/imagery Intelligence and Video Surveillance of enemy
combatants and target locations
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Conducted preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment
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O&M of Aerostats and mooring systems in support of the Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS)
program
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Conducted technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in
accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations
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Troubleshot technical problems and issues, maintenance, diagnostics and repair of payload navigations
systems
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Familiarized with Video distribution systems and software
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Trained on Fiber optic transmission systems (Analysis, splicing, termination)
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Able to read and interpret electronic schematics
Field Service Representative
Computer Science Corporation – Iraq, Afghanistan
May 2006 – Jan 2013
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Supervised, scheduled and planned daily activities for a team of 18 Field Service Representatives
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Communicated with 6 other sites under my area of responsibility for accountability of maintenance
performed, manning, and various issues concerning Forward Operating Base requirements
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Performed installations, de-installations, troubleshoot, and maintenance of various electronic countermeasure
systems
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Thoroughly knowledgeable of complete systems and subsystems to include all mission specific equipment
and software
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Ensure adherence to all policies and standard operating procedures
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Provided on-site technical and maintenance assistance, and training to site operations and maintenance
personnel
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Test and demonstrate the functioning of the system to specifications
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Installed components, cables, antennas and assemblies into various military vehicles
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Updated maintenance data collection records and assist with the installation and checkout of modifications to
equipment.
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Applied technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals or
simulator documents.
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Ability to troubleshoot and identify complex problems and perform field repairs by removing and replacing
components and parts as appropriate
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Solid understanding in the use of Spectrum Analyzers and the possible dangers associated with the use of RF
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Performed preventive maintenance checks on systems and components, in accordance with applicable
directives and manuals
Field Service Representative
Physical Science Laboratory – Iraq
Aug 2006 – May 2007
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Deployed to Iraq after completion of training in support of Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive
Devices Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems
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Performed functions associated with all manufacturing operations including set-up, calibration, and
troubleshooting of circuit and component assemblies
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Installed electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools
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Diagnosed and isolated malfunction to component level with use of schematics and remove and replace
internal circuit card assembly components and parts as appropriate
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Performed necessary system upgrades as directed. Fully trained on how to install, maintain and troubleshoot
various CREW systems
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Isolated malfunctions and deficiencies, replaced or repaired defective units, and performed corrective
alignments
Satellite Communications Maintainer
55th Mobile Command and Control Squadron – Nebraska
Feb 2002 – Jul 2006
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Responsible to teach Mil-Star systems concepts to newly assigned military electronics technicians
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Installs and checks operation of wideband and satellite earth terminal communications
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Managed, installed and checked the operation of instrumentation and telemetry activities.
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Established performance and production standards and work methods
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Prepares reports related to operating, installing, repairing, maintaining, and evaluating equipment.
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Conducts periodic inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with technical data
specifications and timely fulfillment of mission requirements.
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Experience with bench work and calibration of test equipment, which includes logic analyzers, oscilloscopes,
meters, power supplies, and others
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Planned and scheduled maintenance activities for satellite systems, instrumentation and telemetry systems,
and satellite earth terminal communications systems
Satellite Communications Maintainer
607th Combat Communications Squadron – Korea
Feb 2001 – Feb 2002
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Planned and scheduled maintenance activities for satellite systems, instrumentation and telemetry systems,
and satellite earth terminal communications systems
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Provided technical and design support assistance, solved problems for test site and operation, and
maintenance functions.
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Established communications links and interconnects communication facilities
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Operated and performed preventive and scheduled maintenance on equipment, to include repairs, overhauls,
and modifications.
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Operated, inspected, adjusted and aligned equipment for maximum operating efficiency.
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Referred to circuit and cable diagrams to trace circuits.
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Evaluated equipment performance using test equipment.
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Reassembled components and calibrated, aligned, and adjusted completed assemblies.
Quality Assurance Inspector
16th Electronic Warfare Squadron – Florida
Apr 1997 – Feb 2001
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Performed personnel evaluations to ensure established standards were incompliance.
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Performed inspections of spaces to identify safety hazards, conducted monthly training of personnel on
command selected safety topics
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Evaluated jobs to ensure that the proper precautions where used when using hazardous materials
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Review of local job guides, and squadron operating instructions to ensure continuity with higher directives
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Provided objective results used in making informed decisions, and taking appropriate corrective actions.
B1-B Instrumentation Technician
513th Electronic Test Squadron – Nebraska
Jul 1990 – Apr 1997
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Extensive experience using technical orders, technical manuals, circuit diagrams and schematics, block
diagrams to troubleshoot problems
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Experience using various test equipment; adjusting and calibrating instrumentation components; replacing
defective parts; or repairing faulty components
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Performed installation, troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation systems to support B-1 operations test
and evaluation and foreign material exploitation flight test programs
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Fully trained to inspect and test equipment to identify and isolate defects in system circuitry, components,
and embedded computers
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Maintained and calibrated instrumentation equipment for laboratory verification and validation of mission
data software and operational flight programs
Instrumentation Technician
9th Avionics Maintenance Squadron – California
Dec 1986 – Jul 1990
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Knowledgeable in application and theory of electronics including solid state components and digital
techniques, integrated circuits, transistors, amplifiers, and waveguide components
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Performed system calibrations, troubleshooting, and fault isolation
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Examine malfunctioning equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out
components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment
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Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, and integrated circuits,
using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools
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Performed scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and alignments of instrumentation systems,
equipment and numerous other modems, multiplexers
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Used schematics, logic diagrams, computer printouts, and technical data/manuals to determine installation
configuration and analyze operating characteristics
Education
Community College of the Air Force
Associates Degree in Electronics Systems Technology
Air Force Training Course
Satellite Mission Control Sub-Systems (SMCS)
April 1993
October 2003
Air Force Specialty Training Course (2E171)
Satellite, Wideband and Telemetry Systems
November 1986
Professional Military Education
Non Commission Officer Academy
December 2004
Professional Military Education
Airman Leadership School
High School Diploma
Weslaco High School
Skills
Proficient in computer/software operations, MS Office, Windows OS
Electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, analyzers.)
Electronics theory
Systems control, data path, communications circuits
Digital & analog electronics
Component level troubleshooting
Systems installation, Preventive Maintenance, service, repair, validation
Customer Service
April 1991
May 1984