Ethan E. Goodnight
Fairfield Bay
Summary
Results-driven United States Army veteran with eight years of specialized experience in satellite communications (SATCOM), including RF and IT expertise across mobile and static terminals. Proven ability to manage complex systems and conduct rigorous testing to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, contributing to mission success in high-pressure environments. Committed to leveraging military-acquired skills in a dynamic civilian role that values innovation and teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced High Frequency Fellowship
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted orbital angular momentum beam waveform characterization.
- Utilized equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector analyzers, multimeters, signal generators, lock in amplifiers to provide and maintain Various communications systems/cables verification testing for dB loss and attenuation.
- Worked to test and design of 3GPP based communications systems for future lunar and Space Communications And Navigation use.
- Helped author a scientific paper on the advancement of waveguide beam patterns of experimental orbital angular momentum feed horn designs.
- Gained hands on experience with emerging technologies at theoretical and practical levels aiding in product development.
Maintenance Supervisor/Representative
United States Army
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Facilitated daily preventative maintenance, equipment repair, and Higher level troubleshooting for all missions and equipment assigned to the entire military installation.
- Recognized twice as one of the leading contributors, resulting in site Defense Information Systems Agency best Gateway award and Army Award for Maintenance Excellence award.
- Served as site shipping and Request Maintenance Authority coordinator for replacement parts from various agencies around the world. Resulting shorter gateway operations service interruptions.
- Maintained facility Site Supply List/Testing Measurement Diagnostic Equipment storage, calibration and replacement of over 300 RF communications/ measurement components ensuring proper calibration of all site test equipment.
Satellite Communications Shift Supervisor/Team Leader
United States Army
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Served as a Satellite Systems Operator Maintainer at the Defense Satellite Communications System Teleport and Gateway facility at Fort Buckner.
- Supported the operation of over 2000 site Earth Station Satcom missions including over 100 high priority missions, and 30 critical missions. Leading to continued site operations with increased capacity well above other sister sites.
- Supervised an eight-man team in support of facility X, Ka, Ku, and C band communications terminals.
- Responsible for executing two site training Jamming missions with the intent to test responses from the operational users with the approval of leadership. Resulting in more resilient theatre and site operations.
- Utilized equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, Fireberd 8000, T-BERT 5800/8000 to provide and maintain Various communications systems.
Satellite Communications Mobile Team Member
United States Army
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Responsible for the operation, deployment, and maintenance of multiple mobile Satcom terminals in operational missions across Europe.
- Worked as a member of three-man Transmission team in support of exercise Trident Juncture in Norway providing mobile communications for British, Norwegian, and Spanish army commands. In direct support of NATO high level commands increasing overall cohesion.
- Configured and operated Multiple CCT 200 Earth Station satcom terminals at three separate locations in Iraq in support of Joint NATO British, Portuguese, Spanish, and Iraqi Army commands. Resulting in successful theatre combatant command operations.
- Worked within the unit as a test bed for Deployable Satellite Ground Terminal Satcom upgrades and added to training material updates with RF Satcom Engineers. To ensure fourteen satcom terminal upgrades and manual updates.
- Utilized equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, Fireberd 8000, T-BERT 5800/8000 to provide and maintain Various communications systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology- Networking
Purdue University Global
01.2025
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Problem resolution
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Documented and resolved 70 plus maintenance projects which led to 100 percent site up time.
Certification
- 1 week, NASA Satellite Communications Engineering and Design course, Glenn Research Center
- 10 months, Satellite Communications Systems Operator/Maintainer Course, Fort Gordon
- 2 weeks, TACSAT Radio operator Course level 1, NATO CIS School, Latina, Italy
- 2 weeks, Deployable Satellite Ground Terminal Operator Level 1, NATO CIS School, Latina Italy
- 2 weeks, Deployable Satellite Ground Terminal Operator Level 2, NATO CIS School, Latina Italy
- 1 week, EHF/AEHF Table 3 certification, Fort Buckner
- 1 week, UHF Table 3 certification, Fort Buckner
- 2 weeks, C/KU Table 4 certification, Fort Buckner
- 2 weeks, X Band table 4 certification, Fort Buckner
- 2 weeks, Linkway table 4 certification, Fort Buckner
- 2 weeks, CISCO Security Plus Training Course, Fort Buckner, Security+ certified.
- 1 week, Node Site Coordinator, Fort Buckner
Timeline
Advanced High Frequency Fellowship
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
08.2025 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor/Representative
United States Army
08.2023 - 08.2025
Satellite Communications Shift Supervisor/Team Leader
United States Army
08.2022 - 08.2023
Satellite Communications Mobile Team Member
United States Army
01.2018 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology- Networking
Purdue University Global
AWARDS
Army Achievement Medal- PCS 2017, Joint Service Achievement Medal- PCS 2022, Certificate of Achievement- Recognition for efforts resulting in Best Gateway award and AMME award 2024
Section name
- Security Plus – Top Secret Clearance – 8 years Satcom and Networking Exp.
- 2025 Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology- Networking