Derec Paul Aujay

Performs the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies. Determines and may develop test specifications, methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Tests and troubleshoots assemblies and/or final systems.

May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing. Prepares technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems. May assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment.

Production Technician - Viavi Solutions - Santa Rosa, CA

(2019)

Performs the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies. Determines and may develop test specifications, methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Tests and troubleshoots assemblies and/or final systems.

May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing. Prepares technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems. May assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment.

Driver - Uber - San Francisco, CA

(2018)

Satellite Ground Network Controller - Universal Space Network - Horsham, PA

(2013 - 2017)

• Configured, monitored, and operated ground sites and network for satellite support activities.
• Documented and assisted in troubleshooting ground site and network anomalies.
• Observed and annotated daily ground network shift activity logs.
• Responsible for administrative reporting and scheduling.
• Monitored TT&C activities.
• Performed escalation notification procedures.
• Worked rotating 12 hour shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Satellite Controller - Indotronix (for Boeing) - Houston, TX

(2008 - 2010)

• Performed operations, ranging, and commanding of geostationary SPACEWAY 1 and 2 spacecraft on a 24/7/365 rotating shift basis.
• Monitored ranging completion remotely through Cortex/BBU using Windows NT and Solaris software.
• On-orbit testing, execution, and validation.
• Periodic software uploads and switch outs to updated software.
• Verified telemetry and integrity of all products uploaded to spacecraft.
• Monitored and configured ground station hardware and antennas (including hpa's, up/down converters, lna's, baseball switches) remotely using NetMac M&C software.
• Updated status logs as directed.
• Monitored UPS backup power systems.

Engineering Technician - Harris Corporation - Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)

(2004 - 2005)

• Conducted operations and sustained the operability of communications and electronic equipment at the ground station for the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN).
• Assisted controller in operations, preventative maintenance (PMI's) and other direct support maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Monitored and operated HPA's, LNA's, command formatters, bit synchs, up/down converters, receivers, in real time.
• Logged Siper/Nipernet messages.
• Loaded and re-keyed Kiv-7, KG-84, and KG-94/194 using Kyk-13 and Cyz-10 fill cable.

Satellite Controller - Loral Skynet - Petaluma, CA

(1999 - 2004)

• Monitored ground systems according to established policies and procedures.
• Provided contingency operations in accordance to policy.
• Responded to all anomalous events and alarms.
• Prepared anomaly reports.
• Responsibility for operation, configuration, and monitoring of spacecraft subsystems.
• Maintained and operated ground station TT&C equipment, front end processors (FEP's) and associated computers, mod/demods, patch panels, bit synch's, spec-a's.
• Experience with Epoch TT&C software.
• Operations experience with Loral FS-1300 and Lockheed Martin A2100 spacecraft.

Electronic Technician - ITT Technical Services/Harris Corporation - Sunnyvale, CA

(1999 - 1999)

• Operations and monitoring of secure T-1 circuits within the AFSCN.
• Assisted with trouble tickets for DISN circuits.
• Manually configured MDM-100 Mux/Demux for backup T-1 links.
• Operated Link-1 equipment.
• Fault isolation/detection for narrowband circuits.

31C20/V9 Single Channel Radio/Satcom operations - US Army

(1989 - 1993)

North Idaho College (2010 - 2012)

North Idaho College (2012 - 2013)