Luke Curtis
About Luke Curtis
Luke Curtis is a Senior DSP Engineer at Astranis, with a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Davis. He has extensive experience in communication systems, particularly in satellite and deep space communications, and has worked at notable companies including ViaSat and Keysight Technologies.
Work at Astranis
Luke Curtis has been employed at Astranis as a Senior DSP Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the development and implementation of digital signal processing systems. His work contributes to the company's mission of providing innovative satellite technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Luke Curtis holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Idaho, studying from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he completed an Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology at Brigham Young University - Idaho from 2000 to 2002. His expertise includes implementing communication systems using Field Programmable Gate Arrays and advanced digital communication techniques.
Professional Background
Prior to his current position at Astranis, Luke Curtis worked at several notable companies. He served as a System Engineer at ViaSat from 2007 to 2012, followed by a role as Principal DSP Engineer at Keysight Technologies from 2012 to 2020. He also worked as a Senior DSP Engineer at SEAKR Engineering, Inc. from 2020 to 2021. His early career included a research internship at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2004.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Luke Curtis possesses advanced skills in digital communication techniques, including MIMO, OFDM, and OFDMA. He is proficient in programming with the C language for DSP devices and has significant experience with digital communication standards such as IEEE 802.11 and DVBS2. His work also encompasses satellite and deep space communication systems.