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Alex Schaper

Gilbert,Az

Summary

Highly driven and goal-oriented Mechanical Technician with a Top Secret clearance looking to further gain knowledge and understanding of the integration and building of spacecraft.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Technician

Northrop Grumman
03.2024 - Current
  • Adhered to strict guidelines involving each classified network with different classification levels to prevent procedural failure and data spills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of classification levels and requirements to accurately classify data.
  • Collaborated with customers, engineers, and program managers in transferring data through classified domains.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail by reviewing and removing classified data to reclassify documents.
  • Acted as a liaison between various programs and the Missile Defense Agency through classified e-mails and shipments.

Mechanical Technician

Northrop Grumman
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Assisted engineering team with the task of rewriting work instructions for the front-end section of GQM-163A.
  • Played a key role in the development and integration of the front end section for the GQM-163A rocket, providing primary support throughout.
  • Worked on various programs including: GQM-163A (coyote), GMD, Zombie, T4.
  • Trained new mechanical technicians on core-competencies and understanding of blueprints, mixing epoxy, and integrating components.
  • Performed lift operations and hazardous operations containing ordnance.

Mechanical Technician

Northrop Grumman
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Built and integrated sub-assemblies and systems across spacecraft.
  • Experienced potting, encapsulating, conformal coating, staking, bonding, wet-mounting.
  • Participated as a rigger in critical lifts and air bearing operations.
  • Environmental testing (vibration, thermal, EMI, thermal-vacuum).
  • Participated in the integration and testing of NASA programs including Landsat 9, JPSS2 & JPSS3.
  • Installed thermal components such as MLI, heaters, thermocouples, thermistors, thermostats, Silver-coated Teflon, etc.

Mechanical Technician Contractor

Volt Workforce Solutions
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Worked at Northrop Grumman facility in Gilbert being the area owner for the machine shop.
  • Planned, created, and started the 3D print shop addition to the machine shop.
  • Helped create a new 5S process and started a team of auditors to audit every lab once a month.
  • Ran a Fortus 900mc and F350 3D printer as the sole technician post processing prints, doing maintenance, and calibrating the machines.
  • Planned, created and enacted a new garmenting process to ease COVID concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership (Project Management)

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
04-2027

Associate of Arts -

Chandler Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ
04-2020

Skills

  • Proven track record of communicating complex technical concepts clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form
  • Strong ability to review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and blueprints with a keen eye for accuracy
  • Familiarity with the design, development, and assembly of spacecraft structures and subsystems, as well as the materials and manufacturing processes used in their construction

Timeline

Engineering Technician

Northrop Grumman
03.2024 - Current

Mechanical Technician

Northrop Grumman
05.2022 - 03.2024

Mechanical Technician

Northrop Grumman
05.2020 - 06.2022

Mechanical Technician Contractor

Volt Workforce Solutions
10.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership (Project Management)

Arizona State University

Associate of Arts -

Chandler Gilbert Community College

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