Hello! I am Dane Sears.
Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of Electrical Engineering and Avionics.
(Fusion360, Maya, Unity, CAD, Bluebeam Revu, Revit, etc.)
(C, C++, C#, Python, Bash/Shell, etc.)
Fall 2021
(Drone Piloting/
Digital Topography)
● Performed drone bathymetry surveys of shoreline for shoreline hardening analysis.
● Created 3D topographic maps using Spyder/Python and modeled wave behavior using GNU Octave.
Jan 2025 - Sep 2025
Honolulu, HI
● Daily routine use of Autocad, Revit, and Bluebeam to design lighting layouts/controls, fire alarm systems, and power & signal designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
● Worked closely with engineering teams and architects to ensure code compliant construction designs.
May 2024 - Oct 2024
Honolulu, HI
● Analyze construction drawings and specifications to ensure projects are completed in time, under budget, and in accordance with state and federal regulation. Worked closely with heavy equipment and multiple trades.
May 2022 - May 2024
Warfare Center
Pearl City, HI
● Conducted a feasibility study on Graphene Batteries (GBatts) for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O), addressing their need for advanced battery technology, and other naval applications.
● Led efforts to ensure battery safety and compliance by collaborating with NSWC Carderock, and conducted comprehensive testing, including electric performance tests at NIWC PAC, while procuring necessary materials and submitting Safety Data Packages.
May 2021 - Sep 2021
Flight Laboratory
Honolulu, HI
● Used ANSYS HFSS to 3-dimensionally model smallsat antennas and simulate their behavior.
● Designed solar panel boards for cubesats and troubleshot additional smallsat systems.
● Performed wire maintenance and design for testing of Neutron 1 smallsat.
Dec 2013 - Dec 2018
Air Force
Tucson, AZ
● Conducted functional flight tests of electrical systems by setting up and operating ground support and test equipment.
● Troubleshot and diagnosed malfunctions and systemic performance issues by interpreting flight test data and utilizing wiring diagrams.
● Installed electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft using a variety of tools, including hand tools, power tools, and soldering irons.
● Routed, troubleshot, and routinely worked with/repaired cabling and harnesses.
Cumulative GPA: 3.69 (Major: 3.48)
Credentials: FAA Drone Certified, CCAF Electronics Principles Certified, Journeyman Integrated Avionics Certified.
