Croccifixio Knight
About Croccifixio Knight
Croccifixio Knight is a Software Defined Radio Hardware Engineer with a background in Electrical Engineering. He has experience working at notable companies such as SpaceX and Astranis, where he has contributed to the design and testing of advanced SDR systems.
Work at Astranis
Currently, Croccifixio Knight serves as a Software Defined Radio Hardware Engineer at Astranis. He has been with the company since 2019, contributing to the development of advanced software-defined radio systems. His role includes managing hardware bringup and integration for the development of Payload SDR boxes, which are essential for satellite communication. He has also led the qualification and flight testing of these systems, ensuring they meet rigorous environmental and performance standards.
Education and Expertise
Croccifixio Knight completed his International Baccalaureate Diploma at Atlantic Community High School from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from 2015 to 2020. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in hardware engineering, particularly in the field of software-defined radio technology.
Background
Before joining Astranis, Croccifixio Knight gained experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Gator Motorsports as Suspension Lead from 2016 to 2017 and later as Vehicle Dynamics Lead from 2017 to 2019. His internships at SpaceX included roles as an Avionics Intern in both 2017 and 2018, where he contributed to new product introduction efforts. This diverse background in engineering and hands-on experience in high-tech environments has shaped his current expertise.
Achievements in Hardware Engineering
Croccifixio Knight has made significant contributions to hardware engineering projects. He designed and qualified a flight Payload SDR system FPGA board, which features a large radiation-hardened FPGA and high throughput LVDS / SelectMAP buses. Additionally, he developed functional test code that interacts with RTL and FSW for SDR systems, demonstrating his technical proficiency and commitment to advancing satellite communication technologies.