Ashtin Goodall

Satellite Communications and RF Systems Technician with 4+ years of U.S. Army experience operating, integrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting tactical and strategic SATCOM systems. Hands-on experience supporting T2C2, Hawkeye, Airbus Ranger 1800, Phoenix, MET, and Microwave Manpack platforms across X-, C-, Ku-, and Ka-band frequencies.

Skilled in satellite terminal acquisition, antenna alignment, RF fault isolation, modem diagnostics, spectrum analysis, and IP-based SATCOM networking. Currently completing the Washington Veterans to Technology (WaV2T) Server & Cloud Application program at Saint Martin’s University, expanding capabilities in networking, Linux, Windows Server, cloud infrastructure, and automation.

Career Development Fellowship at Washington Veterans to Technology (WAV2T) - Career Development Fellowship (2026-08 – Present)

• Configure IPv4/IPv6 networks, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and VPN technologies supporting interconnected systems.
• Administer Linux and Windows Server environments, including permissions, authentication, updates, system security, and troubleshooting.
• Configure Active Directory, LDAP, IAM, Group Policy, certificates, and authentication technologies supporting secure network access.
• Build and manage virtualized and cloud environments using virtual machines, storage, networking, monitoring, and traffic-management services.
• Apply scripting and automation concepts to streamline system administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and repeatable technical processes.
• Monitor and troubleshoot physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructure while applying networking and systems-administration principles relevant to SATCOM environments.

Senior Satellite Communication and Space Technician at United States Army (2023-05 – Present)

• Operate, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot T2C2, Hawkeye, Airbus Ranger 1800, Phoenix, and Microwave Manpack SATCOM systems supporting expeditionary operations.
• Establish X-, C-, Ku-, and Ka-band satellite communications through terminal setup, antenna acquisition, peaking, polarization, and RF-path validation.
• Diagnose RF and communications faults using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, modem diagnostics, alarms, and link-performance measurements.
• Configure routers and switches supporting IP-based SATCOM networks, including addressing, subnetting, VLANs, routing, and switch-port configuration.
• Integrate, test, and validate SATCOM and prototype mission systems during operational missions and large-scale joint exercises while coordinating outages with technical partners.

Satellite Communications Systems Operator and Maintainer at United States Army (2022-05 – 2023-05)

• Operated and maintained tactical and strategic SATCOM systems supporting continuous communications requirements throughout the Korean Theater.
• Monitored MET/EBEM satellite links using Eb/No, BER, SNR, modem lock, alarms, and system indicators to identify degradation and sustain connectivity.
• Established and maintained a Terrestrial Critical Control Circuit, six strategic SATCOM links, and five tactical links supporting Eighth Army and USFK exercises.
• Performed RF and network fault isolation using spectrum analysis, modem diagnostics, equipment alarms, and IP-network troubleshooting; trained and certified 15 SATCOM crew members.

25S SATCOM Operator-Maintainer Technical Training at United States Army Signal School (2021-09 – 2022-04)

• Completed 29 weeks of intensive hands-on 25S training in SATCOM terminal operations, RF/electronic systems, IP networking, earth-station maintenance, and strategic communications.
• Installed, configured, aligned, operated, tested, maintained, and troubleshot tactical and strategic SATCOM systems while applying RF, AC/DC electronics, solid-state electronics, and signal-flow fundamentals.
• Established and validated satellite communications through terminal setup, antenna alignment, acquisition, peaking and polarization, modem/baseband configuration, IP networking, and end-to-end system testing.
• Performed electronic and RF fault isolation using test equipment, diagnostic procedures, technical manuals, and LRU-level troubleshooting to identify failures and restore communications.
• Completed 21 ACE-recommended semester hours in AC/DC electricity, electronics troubleshooting, routing, solid-state electronics, satellite communications, and communications systems maintenance.

Cleanup Volunteer at Augusta River Cleanup (2026-04 – 2026-04)

Participated in the Augusta River Cleanup, removing litter and debris from local waterways to promote environmental conservation and improve community spaces.

Meal Preparation Volunteer at Mountain View Lutheran Church (2021-09 – 2021-09)

Prepared PB&J meals and assembled food bags to support unhoused individuals in the local community.

Food Distribution Volunteer at MHA Nation Community Food Handout (2019-01 – 2019-01)

Supported large‑scale food distribution operations for local families by organizing supplies, preparing handout stations, and assisting with crowd flow.

Certificate in WAV2T Server and Cloud Application – Saint Martin’s University (2026-12)

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science – Pierce College (2027-06)