Stephen Selph
Ridgecrest
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in equipment coordination, dedicated to driving operational efficiency and maximizing productivity. Renowned for ensuring optimal equipment readiness. Committed to fostering team collaboration and demonstrating adaptability in response to evolving demands. Expertise in resource allocation and troubleshooting ensures a seamless workflow and consistently high performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset/Equipment Coordinator
Naval Systems Inc.
Ridgecrest, CA
03.2017 - Current
- Assisted with equipment/vehicle logistics to enhance operational efficiency and ensure timely delivery.
- Conducted hazardous material assessments to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Inspected and tested fire extinguishers to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Facilitated open communication between team members and management, fostering a transparent work environment that promoted accountability and trust.
- Maintained clean and safe working environments, adhering to OSHA guidelines throughout daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repairs in a time-efficient manner, minimizing delays for clients.
- Operated forklifts safely, ensuring efficient loading and unloading of materials in compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections and diagnostics on equipment/vehicles to maintain operational efficiency and prevent downtime.
- Diagnosed and repaired generator systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Test Engineer II
Naval Systems Inc.
Ridgecrest, CA
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Fabricated custom materials and specialized assemblies in strict compliance with rigorous engineering and customer performance specifications.
- Installed, integrated, and sustained U.S. Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) and Blue Force Communications (BFC) systems across tactical and Non-Tactical Vehicle (NTV) platforms and ground nodes.
- Conducted preventative maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and repairs on multi-band RF antenna systems, specialized mounts, and cabling harnesses to maintain peak mission capability.
- Engineered and deployed realistic Improvised Explosive Device (IED) surrogate targets for sensor and detector validation, ensuring test configurations aligned with operational objectives during combined ECM/BFC evaluation trials.
- Partnered with senior engineers and project managers to prepare, configure, and maintain tactical and commercial test vehicle fleets, achieving continuous operational readiness.
Aero-Engineering Technician
Wyle Laboratories
Ridgecrest, CA
10.2009 - 02.2013
- Spearheaded comprehensive pre- and post-repair quality control inspections across Counter-RCIED Electronic Warfare (CREW), Blue Force Communications (BFC), and associated avionics/RF sub-assemblies to guarantee operational standard compliance.
- Conducted in-depth diagnostic troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on complex Electronic Warfare (EW) and communications suites prior to and during critical test events.
- Executed rapid test range setup and teardown protocols while enforcing strict operational and RF safety standards across multi-vehicle test configurations.
- Performed electronic and mechanical mine-sweeping operations to ensure range clearance and safe operating lanes for live-sensor and electronic warfare evaluation trials.
- Collected and recorded high-fidelity performance metrics during live testing, compiling monthly technical readouts and readiness reports for program leadership and project managers.
Education
No Degree - Diesel Mechanic
Northern Montana College
Havre, MontanaHigh School Diploma -
Winifred High School
Winifred, MTSkills
- Active security clearance holder
- Trained in SUAS operations
- Certification in forklift
- Problem-solving
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Customer relationships
- Certification in hazardous material management
Timeline
Asset/Equipment Coordinator
Naval Systems Inc.
03.2017 - Current
Test Engineer II
Naval Systems Inc.
02.2013 - 03.2017
Aero-Engineering Technician
Wyle Laboratories
10.2009 - 02.2013
No Degree - Diesel Mechanic
Northern Montana College
High School Diploma -
Winifred High School