Mason Rooks
Chesapeake
Summary
Electronics Technician with extensive experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mission-critical maritime tracking and defense infrastructure. Specialized in the component-level repair and field maintenance of Vessel Traffic Systems, marine radars, microwave backhaul links, and Counter-UAS electronic warfare platforms. Adept at bridging bench level technical repairs using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and precision PCB soldering with austere field service, including high-altitude tower rigging, and antenna swaps. Proven track record of resolving complex hardware faults to guarantee continuous operational readiness for critical communication and tracking networks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counter Drone Operator
U.S. Coast Guard
Portsmouth
01.2026 - Current
- Applied a deep understanding of RF propagation, antenna gain, and frequency band characteristics to optimize C-UAS sensor placement.
- Commanded and maintained electronic attack methods to neutralize UAS threats.
- Performed component-level troubleshooting, calibration, and preventative maintenance on high-powered RF transmitters, amplifiers, and directional antenna arrays.
Electronics Technician
U.S. Coast Guard
Portsmouth
01.2021 - Current
- Traveled to remote sites to resolve complex system malfunctions, and collaborated with contractors to execute critical equipment upgrades.
- Utilized voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and precision soldering to diagnose and repair circuit boards and electronic components.
- Oversaw marine radars, microwave backhaul links, and HF/MF communication antennas, ensuring 99% uptime for waterway monitoring.
- Configured and tested digital radar processors, AIS base stations, and pearl devices prior to unit deployment, delivering high-fidelity tracking data to maritime operators.
- Climbed communication towers to conduct equipment inspections, structural checks, and complete swaps of damaged radar arrays, microwave dishes, and cabling.
UAS Operator & Geospatial Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard
01.2021 - Current
- Executed 100+ federal UAS flight operations for surveillance and Lidar mapping, ensuring 100% FAA compliance.
- Produced high-resolution aerial imagery, photogrammetric 3D models, and Lidar point clouds to enhance operational planning for coastal and infrastructure projects.
- Engineered departments first geospatial workflow using ArcGIS, Drone2Map, and Sextant, increasing data usability by 40%.
- Trained 50+ personnel on GIS applications, Lidar capabilities, 3D rendering, and remote sensing.
- Integrated drone-captured 3D models and geospatial data into BIM workflows to improve project visualization and accuracy.
- Received formal recognition from a Vice Admiral for innovative geospatial implementations and for serving as a key technical resource.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01.2017
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01.2015
Skills
- RF Theory & Spectrum Analysis
- Line of Sight Link Budgets
- Oscilloscope Measurement
- Project Management
- Circuit Analysis
- Tower Climbing
- Part 107 Pilot
- Contractor Liaison
- Soldering
- Applied Electronics
Certification
FAA Part 107 License
U.S. Coast Guard sUAS Pilot
Electronics Technician
Counter Drone Operator
Air Force Leadership and Development
Tower Climbing
U.S. Coast Guard sUAS Pilot
Electronics Technician
Counter Drone Operator
Air Force Leadership and Development
Tower Climbing
Timeline
Counter Drone Operator
U.S. Coast Guard
01.2026 - Current
Electronics Technician
U.S. Coast Guard
01.2021 - Current
UAS Operator & Geospatial Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Florida State University
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College