Matthew Clements

Computer Science student with extensive Technical, Mechanical, Electrical, Networking and Electronic experience. Able to effectively communicate with team members and develop strong working relationships with DSN, NASA, and JPL personnel, so that all preventative maintenance, system modifications or upgrades can be completed in a precise and effective manner.

Spacecraft Communications Digital Equipment Technician - Peraton - Fort Irwin, CA

(2022-09)

40 hours Full-Time

• Perform preventative maintenance daily on the Deep Space Network communication antennas, based on the monthly deep space tracking station downtime and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform maintenance, upgrades and replacement on the antenna's electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical subsystems.
• Work alongside cognizant design engineers and operational engineers to perform system modifications and upgrades on a frequent basis.
• Troubleshoot network, software and hardware malfunctions on Linux systems related to Antenna operation, Timing and Flight LAN administration.
• Provide on-site emergency maintenance during level I, II, and III missions such as Artemis-1.
• Replace, maintenance, program and modify ladder logic on PLC's for antenna movement and operation.
• Troubleshoot Antenna servo subsystems using a myriad of common and specialized analytical tools such as, Multi-meters, Oscilloscopes, Waveform monitors, Portable data recorders, ETC.
• Communicate and work in unison with all technical departments on complex to accomplish a variety of maintenance or upgrade tasks.

Warehouse Worker - Peraton - Fort Irwin, CA

(2021-08 - 2022-09)

40 hours Full-Time

• Analyzed customer's needs and aided and information about the materials in supply.
• Expanded knowledge base by handling assets used in other departments.
• Facilitated high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering excellent communication and service to DSN, JPL, and NASA personnel.
• Maintained and created records of all transactions of supplied materials and spare assets.
• Managed in-stock supply of materials and assets on the warehouse floor.
• Processed transactions between all DSN related personnel and handled return of spare assets.
• Remained informed of new materials and assets within the warehouse.

Maintenance Engineer I - Barstow Community Hospital - Barstow, CA

(2020-03 - 2021-08)

40 hours Full-Time

• Completed required inspections and instituted appropriate corrections to meet standards.
• Verified proper system installation of hardware components and software.
• Planned maintenance and repair work based on solid understanding of blueprints and other technical documentation.
• Fabricated parts necessary for repairs and upkeep.
• Managed routine maintenance such as replacing fixtures, repairing defective components, and adding energy-efficient controls.
• Inspected, operated, and tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Dismantled machines, equipment, and devices to access and remove defective parts using hand and power tools.

High School Diploma - Excelsior Charter School Barstow, California

Information Security - Barstow Community College Barstow, California