JOSEPH ROBERTO PELLONI

JosephPelloni@Gmail.com • (619) 985 6085

2159 Greencrest Dr. El Cajon, CA. 92019

Tactical Data Links SME with experience operating and troubleshooting Link 16 MIDS LVT, JTRS, SADL,
SATCOM ground stations, ROBE/DRC equipped aircraft, and the interoperability between aircraft and ground
systems on LOS and BLOS networks. Teaches courses and certifies students on JRE interfacing with all tactical
data links JREAP A/B/C and radios. Worked previously on testing, troubleshooting, and tuning RF assemblies
for use in radar on F-35's and SM-3 Missile Defense Systems. Currently holds an active secret security
clearance.

Experience
Forward Slope Inc. 8/2021 to current Taipei, Taiwan
JRE Field Service Technician II

 Curriculum Development (C2P, Link 11)


SAIC 5/2019 to 8/2021 Doha, Qatar
JRE Field Service Technician II

 Troubleshot LVT-2, LVT-3, and MIDS JTRS Link 16 networks including crypto, timing, NDL, and
receptivity issues in both ground stations and airborne systems. Used various troubleshooting equipment
including spectrum analyzers, antenna testers for VSWR, and ViaSat tools such as LEGS.
 Worked on data link issues involving US and Multi-country operations and exercises. Met with Qatari,
French, and British forces to solve time-critical connectivity issues. Created detailed "Lessons Learned"
documentation with steps-by-step guides on future fixes.
 Installed, maintained and repaired long-standing issues related to JREAP-A SATCOM at AUAB AFB.
Provided essential SATCOM connectivity with C-17's, C-130's, KC-130J Tankers and B-52's with
ground stations during critical missions and routine flights. Troubleshot issues with PSC-5 and PRC-
117F/G equipped ground stations with DRC/ROBE ARC-210/ARC-230 equipped aircraft.
 Provided support over the phone and in-person to over 20+ JRE's in the AFCENT region totaling 400+
tickets resolved. Reports back to SAIC are long and detailed, fostering customer satisfaction and
assurance that the contract is essential and fulfilled.
 Repaired RMA JRE hardware including testing and replacing motherboards, PCIe serial and graphics
cards, cables, KVM's and UPS. Ran tests to guarantee JRE/JTEP set-up was operable prior to shipment.
 Patched JRE client/server images. Performed administrative tasks on Win 7, 10 and Solaris 10 OS's for
an Air/Space Operations center. Ensured air picture down time was at an absolute minimum.
 Taught the 5-day JRE training course in San Diego. Instructed students on how to use and deploy a
JTEP ground station. This included deploying a JRE with a MIDS LVT-2, SADL, PRC-117G, and vIPer
JREAP-B connections. Set up labs, administered tests and awarded certificates of completion.
Cobham Advanced Microwave Solutions 3/2017 to 5/2019 San Diego, CA
Electronic RF Technician III, Process Owner

 Repaired customer units with issues including spurious signals, output power, VSWR, phase noise and
band switching. Used RF sniffers, Multi-meters, VNA’s and worked with test support to replace
defective components and modules.
 Installed, deployed, and troubleshot test benches with benchtop DMM’s, Oscilloscopes, Vector Network
Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Phase Noise Analyzers and Hot/Cold plates.
 Tuned Integrated Microwave Assemblies using Vector Network Analyzers and capacitor probes to fine-
tune circuits to customer specifications.
 Soldered small components under a microscope as well as assembled Microwave Integrated Circuits
using a wirebond machine, gapweld machine, and die-attaching components.
 Oversaw and managed the production of a down converter and 10 channel filter as a process owner.

Electronic Services Inc. 1/2017 to 3/2017 National City, CA

RF Technician I

 Worked on the U.S.S. John P. Martha transport dock ship to test EMP vulnerabilities
 Attached couplers to ship wires and simulated EMP’s, measuring results on an Oscilloscope

Topeco Products 10/2011 to 1/2017 National City, CA

Warehouse Associate

 Updated OS firmware, antivirus software, and drivers in window systems on a monthly basis
 Worked on website for TopecoProducts.com. Used a bootstrap framework, HTML, CSS, and
JavaScript to create a simple online interface for customers. Used search engine optimization strategies
to keep Topeco at the top of search engine results
 Set up and deployed client-side sales systems and cashier computers
 Troubleshot telephone systems, credit card and point-of-sale machines, printers, and routers which kept
fault times low
 Repaired a Plastic Bag sealer and digital scale by referencing schematics and using a soldering iron to
swap out damaged components
 Exhibited knowledge about automotive body hardware and specialty fasteners (17,000 SKU's), their
names, uses and ability to troubleshoot difficult or obsolete items.
 Pulled orders by deadlines, maintained inventory, and other chores related to maintaining a business.

Education
San Diego City College Graduated 2015 San Diego, CA
Associate of Science: Electronic Systems

 Created detailed lab reports using Excel, Pspice, as well as troubleshooting tools such as the
oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer.
 Participated in the San Diego Robotics Club. Learned the electronics behind an autonomous
submarine.