Ashley Kotze

Experience

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  Tellumat Defence

  Jul 2002 - Apr 2013

  Test and Qualification Technician

  Completed experiential training for one year to fulfil the criteria to qualify for an ND in Electrical Engineering.Performed faultfinding and repairs down to component level on L- and C-band electronic products.Performed qualification tests on products still in development, including functional, environmental, and EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) tests.Prepared and took LRU’s through the Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) process.Updated and compiled Acceptance Test Procedures for electronic assemblies.Prototyped and implemented design changes with the guidance of Development Engineers.Formed part of an engineering team during flight trials on C-band data links. Show less

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  Reutech Mining

  May 2013 - Jan 2015

  Maintenance and Support Technician

  Maintained the Movement and Surveying Radar (MSR) deployed on open-pit mine sites, locally and abroad.Performed Standby duty on a rotational basis and formed part of a 24-hour technical call centre.

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  South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

  Feb 2015 - now

  Perform shielding effectiveness measurements on various shielded enclosures/rooms at the South Africa Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO).Development of mobile RFI monitoring systems, including a vehicle and trailers.Compile test procedures and test reports.Compile requirements and tender specifications. Performed scheduled maintenance and RF-related troubleshooting on the KAT-7 Radio Telescope array. Supervised and performed the administrative duties of the RF Electronics team members.

  • Engineer - RFI (Radio Frequency Interference)

    Nov 2016 - now

  • Lead Technician: RF (Radio Frequency)

    Feb 2015 - Oct 2016