Chris Charette

Systems Engineering · Integration · PM Tactical Radios

Systems of Systems Integration Engineer

Sev1Tech · Aberdeen, Maryland

• Integrates software systems and components for PEO C3N and PM Tactical Radios to support functional, scalable capabilities across government and vendor ecosystems.
• Develops and implements testing and validation plans, captures technical data through Wireshark, and documents findings in reports for government officials.
• Builds solutions in systems integration laboratory environments and supports documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and end items for SDR-related defense systems.
• Assists government leadership with support planning, interview participation, new-hire training, technical issue resolution, and cross-functional integration efforts.
• Supports lifecycle analysis, requirements development, risk management, trade-off analysis, and testing activities for NGC2 radios and related tactical-network solutions.

Field Engineering · Tactical Networks · Global Army Support

Field Service Technician

Sev1Tech · Augusta, Georgia

• Provided integration and engineering support for Systems of Systems Integrated Tactical Network-equipped Army units during Capability Set Integration exercises.
• Supported Project Management Tactical Radios with network engineering, satellite communications, architecture analysis, development, and network operations support.
• Assisted with the planning, support, maintenance, and integration of COTS systems and ITN mission-command systems using a broad tactical-radio portfolio.
• Oversaw upgrades, testing, and performance validation for communication networks to improve reliability, bandwidth efficiency, and operational readiness.
• Worked proactively with team members and vendors to resolve project findings, implement corrective actions, and improve software-upgrade procedures.

Field Support · Program Analysis · Communications SME

Field Service Engineer

Augustine Consulting Inc. · Fayetteville, North Carolina

• Supported management, organizational, and business tasks while serving as a subject matter expert on communications concepts, logistics, asset management, and risk management.
• Applied knowledge of network architectures, IP addressing, routing, switching, and SDR-to-EUD integration pieces across fielded environments.
• Created and reviewed step-by-step system documentation and guidelines to improve functionality, configuration consistency, and information sharing.
• Supported lab-based and field-based testing, demonstrations, and Army modernization efforts involving network architecture and communications systems.

Training · UAS/C-UAS · Spectrum and RF Support

SOCOM Mobile Training Team Trainer

QuantiTech · Fayetteville, North Carolina

• Created methods of instruction for small-arms UAS and counter-UAS training for government approval while operating as an early field representative for the program.
• Planned and executed training events for servicemembers across multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations, demonstrating system capabilities and limitations.
• Worked with spectrum analyzers, RF-jamming concepts, waveform knowledge, and digital-signal-processing concepts tied to UAS and C-UAS systems.
• Conducted site investigations and equipment integrations in austere, all-weather environments while staying current on COTS and GOTS technologies.

SATCOM · Army Operations · Training Leadership

25Q Satcom Operator Maintainer / Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Army · Various Locations

• Oversaw upgrades, testing, and performance validation for satellite communication networks to improve reliability, bandwidth efficiency, and operational readiness.
• Led cross-functional teams in planning, integrating, and deploying satellite and telecommunications systems aligned to mission and operational requirements.
• Assisted with the development of a new mobile communications curriculum that impacted approximately 1,500 annual entry-level Army trainees.
• Supervised and mentored more than 1,700 students and personnel managers regarding progress, accountability, and operational behavior.
• Served as a help desk technician supporting IPv4 configuration, remote troubleshooting, user-account creation, and daily operations for more than 750 users.