Frederick Lloyd

Experience

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  Volunteer

  Jan 1986 - Feb 2006

  Volunteer Construction Worker - Nonprofit

  Part of a team of volunteers that razed and replaced homes after natural disasters and built new structures for non-profit organizations. Repaired drywall in damaged homes that could be repaired. Skills include drywall hanging, drywall finishing, stucco application, HVAC installation, and carpentry.

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  Adobe

  Dec 1987 - Jul 1999

  Senior Quality Engineer

  Supervised test groups to ensure the highest quality in our graphics design and video editing software. Wrote test plans, test specifications, and test automation for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Premiere.Interviewed and made hiring decisions of those who would be part of my test team.

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  Thales Aerospace Communications

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2016

  Repair Technician

  Diagnose and repair tactical aircraft radios and audio systems. Tuning synthesizer phase-locked loops using solder to control the electrical length and inductance of the tuning coax. Extensive component level rework on aircraft audio modules including removal and installation of surface-mount and through-hole components, as small as 0201 components. During this time had updated J-STD solder certification.

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  Galtronics

  Jul 2016 - Sept 2022

  RF Test Technician

  Work closely with other engineers and technicians to communicate project ideas, current priorities, discuss strategies and distribute tasks.Create solutions for RF designers to enable them to design antenna solutions for customers.3D print and fabricate mockups of customer electronic designs for realistic RF performance.Use CAD to design parts to compliment and complete customer designs.Use experience and creativity to create jigs and procedures to help make small batches of complex assemblies quickly, and that are essentially identical.Qualified and skilled in extensive solder rework including PCBA repair, removal and installation of 0201 SMT components, through-hole components, antennas, RF shields, and other parts.Resource for solder training and difficult soldering rework solutions.Creating and modifying PCBA designs using DraftSight. Create new PCBA's by milling and installing vias, cabling, antennas, and SMT components. Use DMM to verify DC continuity, use VNA to verify RF.Fabricate metal, pcb, and decal antenna designs to precision specs. Create precision convoluted metal antennas by milling the metal and determining a reproduceable procedure for bending them.Recommend equipment for purchase. Assemble and prepare new equipment for use in the lab. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment including 3D printers, anechoic chamber, pcb milling machines, lathe, band saw, drill press, dremel, and other lab equipment. Components include electric motors, gearboxes, power supplies, and electronics.Test prototype antenna designs using VNA's and Anechoic Chamber.Maintain lab organization and order materials as needed.Experienced in using lab equipment like drill press, metal brake, lathe, band saw, dremel, hand tools, and power tools. Show less