Electrical Engineer or Systems Engineer or Test Engineer

Robert A. Reid 1750 S. Lake Ave Clearwater FL 33756 (727) 492-8733 [email protected] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am seeking a position as an Electrical Engineer or related discipline in the f ield of Power or Control Systems as this has been the focus of my education duri ng my MSEE. My experience in the Marine Corps and education at Embry-Riddle has provided me with the knowledge that also makes me well suited for the aerospace industry. My time in the Marine Corps has instilled a great work ethic that allo ws me to stand out among other qualified candidates. I pride myself on my sense of initiative and strength as a self-starter. I am able to work effectively in a group and competent enough in my own ability to be a sole contributor. EDUCATION 09/07-Current University of South Florida; Tampa FL. Masters of Science Electrical Engineering Graduation: May, 2011 GPA 3.66/4.0 09/02-05/05 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;Daytona Beach FL. Bachelors of Science Avionics Engineering Technology May 2005 GPA 3.37/4.0 EMPLOYMENT COBHAM SENSOR SYSTEMS - LARGO, FL 12/05-Current: Test Engineer III -Performed factory acceptance tests of robotic positioning systems and associate d control electronics. -Fault isolation of positioner and control electronics at wired and component le vel though the use of a variety of test equipment including: DMM, O-scope, func tion generator, spectrum analyzer, and power supplies. -Developed test plans, procedures and custom test equipment. -Recommended and implement design changes through the initiation of Engineering Change Orders and communication with appropriate shops and management. -Traveled to customer and vendor facilities to coordinate product testing to ins ure conformance to specifications. -Developed test programs using MATLAB. -Developed embedded test programs for hardware. -Played a key role in establishing location's 5S program and lean manufacturing program. -Worked with QA to make recommendations during initial ISO acceptance and follow ed on as an internal auditor. MILITARY EXPERIENCE - CHERRY POINT, NC 10/97-09/02: U.S. Marine Corps: EA-6B Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician -Supervised and coordinate activities of personnel in scheduled inspections, ser vicing, fault isolation, and maintenance of avionics equipment. -Possess knowledge and experience to perform all tasks required of an EA-6B avio nic technician to include use of technical publications, schematics, and test e quipment associated with the EA-6B. -Inspection of avionic equipment to verify conformance to specifications and pub lications. -Supervised and perform on-the-spot troubleshooting during pre-launch procedures . -Interpret squadron policies to workers and enforced safety regulations. -Conducted employee performance evaluations and counseling.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE -CAD Software: CATIA V5R11/V5R13, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, P-CAD, Multi-Sim. -Used MATLAB and Simulink extensively during my education and employment experie nce. -Embedded programing experience using assembly and C language for Motorola, Micr ochip and Atmel microprocessor. -Currently attending a class to learn VHDL for a Xilinx FPGA development board. -Proficient using Office 2003 through 2010 suite.