Christopher Artates
About Christopher Artates
Christopher Artates is an Associate Avionics Engineer at Astranis Space Technologies, with a background in electrical and computer engineering. He has previously held various engineering and leadership roles at Bronco Space and IEEE | CPP, and has a strong educational foundation in computer science, engineering, and physics.
Current Role at Astranis Space Technologies
Christopher Artates serves as an Associate Avionics Engineer at Astranis Space Technologies, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and integration of avionics systems for satellite technology. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of avionics components in space missions.
Previous Experience at Bronco Space
Prior to his current role, Christopher worked at Bronco Space in various capacities from 2020 to 2022. He initially served as Chief Electrical Engineer for the BroncoSat-1 Mission, where he led electrical engineering efforts. He later transitioned to the role of Engineering Coordinator, overseeing engineering projects and coordinating team activities. His experience at Bronco Space encompassed both electrical and electronics engineering.
Educational Background in Computer Science and Engineering
Christopher studied Computer Science and Engineering at De Anza College from 2016 to 2018, achieving transfer status. He furthered his education at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he pursued a minor in Physics during his studies at the same university.
Involvement with IEEE | CPP
Christopher was actively involved with IEEE | CPP in 2021, serving as both Media Chair and Vice President for a total of five months in each role. His responsibilities included managing media communications and supporting organizational initiatives within the IEEE community at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Early Career and Other Roles
In addition to his engineering roles, Christopher gained diverse experience in various positions. He worked at My Mentor Tree in 2017, focusing on product assembly and curriculum design. He also held positions as a Barista and Senior Shift Lead at Teaspoon in 2017 and 2018, respectively. His early career included a software/control systems engineering internship at the Gemini Observatory in 2019.