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JORDAN Bryce ELLIOTT

Lafayette

Summary

Results-driven engineer specializing in uncrewed maritime systems with demonstrated expertise in design, integration, and field operations of autonomous vessels. Combines electrical engineering foundations with practical field experience to transform technical concepts into operational solutions. Proven record of successfully leading remote operations, integrating complex sensor systems, and collaborating across engineering disciplines to enhance autonomous capabilities and hydrographic data collection.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR FIELD ENGINEER

Chance Maritime Technologies
Lafayette
08.2024 - Current
  • Engineered complete integration of multibeam sonar systems onto autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), including custom mounting solutions, power distribution configurations, and data processing pipelines.
  • Established remote command and control protocols for offshore operations, enabling the successful completion of hydrographic surveys 60+ nautical miles from shore in varying sea states (up to sea state 4).
  • Collaborated remotely with a variety of clients to integrate their sensor equipment on our vessels before jobs.
  • Worked with engineering to fabricate various sensor brackets to mount to the vessel, taking into consideration how each sensor would affect each other's performance and data quality.
  • Created comprehensive power requirement specifications for various payload configurations, ensuring sufficient power requirements for runtime across multiple mission profiles.
  • Developed detailed power consumption matrices for different operational scenarios, including standard survey operations, high-intensity data collection, and extended endurance missions.
  • Redesigned electrical control systems for ASVs, with specialized isolation protection against power surges, implementing power filtering, and circuit protections.
  • Assisted in the design and fabrication of a custom ROV deployment and recovery system compatible with multiple ASV platforms.
  • Conducted field testing and validation of deployment systems in various environmental conditions to ensure reliability.

FIELD SUPPORT ENGINEER SPECIALIST

L3Harris
Broussard
04.2021 - 08.2024
  • Led field operations teams across multiple international deployments, coordinating with the US Navy and allied naval forces in the testing and implementation of autonomous vessel technologies.
  • Established standard operating procedures for uncrewed vessel operations in international waters, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Managed complex logistics for overseas autonomous vessel deployments, including transportation, customs clearance, and on-site technical support.
  • Tested and integrated advanced sensor arrays, including radars, camera systems, and environmental monitoring packages, onto existing autonomous platforms.
  • Designed custom mounting hardware and cable management systems to accommodate new sensor payloads, while maintaining vessel balance and performance.
  • Developed comprehensive testing protocols to validate sensor performance under various operational conditions, including calibration procedures, and performance benchmarks.
  • Created technical documentation for field technicians to support ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of integrated sensor systems.
  • Organized and executed multiple remote-area deployment operations for commercial clients, including oil and gas industry surveys, and environmental monitoring missions.
  • Implemented remote monitoring systems that allowed for real-time data verification during autonomous operations, improving data quality assurance processes.
  • Developed operational risk assessment matrices for conducting uncrewed operations in challenging environments (shallow water, high-current areas, high-vessel traffic zones).
  • Pioneered some of the first implementations of autonomous vessels for conducting scientific hypoxia surveys in collaboration with university research teams.
  • Created simulation environments for testing autonomous behavior in edge-case scenarios before field deployment.
  • Assisted in testing enhanced collision-avoidance algorithms that improved vessel safety in high-traffic environments.
  • Tested fail-safe systems, including remote kill switches and automatic return-to-home functions.

JUNIOR INNOVATION ENGINEER

Fugro
Lafayette
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Led field teams in the collection of high-precision hydrographic data using multibeam and single-beam sonar systems in various environments, including shallow coastal waters, and inshore locations.
  • Calibrated and operated advanced survey equipment, including RTK GPS systems, motion reference units, and sound velocity profilers, to ensure data accuracy.
  • Processed raw hydrographic data to produce bathymetric models that meet IHO Special Order standards.
  • Wrote quality procedure documentation for hydrographic surveying operations, establishing standard practices for equipment calibration, data collection, and processing.
  • Developed quality control checklists and verification procedures, resulting in a reduction in survey rework requirements.
  • Created technical training materials for new survey personnel, standardizing onboarding processes across multiple project teams.
  • Identified opportunities for automation within data processing workflows, implementing scripted solutions that reduced processing time.
  • Developed custom tools for automated quality control checks on hydrographic datasets, improving consistency and reducing human error.
  • Collaborated with research and development teams to field-test new survey methodologies and equipment, providing practical feedback to improve designs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2020

Skills

  • Autonomous System Integration
  • Hydrographic Survey Operations
  • Multibeam Sonar Systems
  • Payload integration
  • Electrical Systems Design
  • Fusion 360
  • 3D printing
  • Micro processing Systems
  • Technical documentation
  • System troubleshooting
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Remote Operations Command
  • International collaboration
  • Technical training
  • Active secret security clearance
  • BOSIET certification
  • First Aid and CPR certified

Certification

  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) Certification
  • First Aid and CPR Certified

Notable Academic Projects

  • Antenna Range Design for Pico Satellite, Designed and constructed a testing range for characterizing antenna radiation patterns on small satellite platforms.
  • Remote Control Boat with Collision Detection and Avoidance, Designed and constructed a small-scale autonomous watercraft with obstacle detection capabilities.

Timeline

SENIOR FIELD ENGINEER

Chance Maritime Technologies
08.2024 - Current

FIELD SUPPORT ENGINEER SPECIALIST

L3Harris
04.2021 - 08.2024

JUNIOR INNOVATION ENGINEER

Fugro
04.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

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