Description
When a trench-based jammer comes back from the field with a blown output stage, I am the one who performs the microsurgery to bring it back to life. I specialize in component-level diagnostics and repair of high-power RF and electronic warfare hardware.
For the past three and a half years, I have worked in a specialized defense service depot. My workbench is equipped with infrared preheaters, hot-air rework stations, and high-bandwidth oscilloscopes. I routinely diagnose and replace failed LDMOS and GaN power transistors in RF amplifiers, repair switched-mode power supplies, and restore protection circuits that have been fried by voltage spikes or reverse polarity. I am highly experienced in using dummy loads and spectrum analyzers to verify that a repaired module is outputting the correct frequency band and power level before it is returned to the field.
One of my key contributions to the depot was optimizing the thermal management of our high-power amplifier repairs. By switching to high-quality thermal pads and implementing a strict cleaning protocol for the heat sinks, I reduced the rate of repeat thermal failures by 15%. I also maintain a comprehensive database of common field defects, which I share with the R&D team to help them design more robust future iterations.
I hold a diploma in Electronic Equipment Maintenance and possess a deep understanding of RF circuitry and microwave components. I am patient, meticulous, and take immense pride in my solder joints and diagnostic logic. I am looking for a full-time, on-site role in a repair facility in Huntsville, AL, targeting $62,000 USD.