Ahmed H. Abdelrahman, Ph.D.
About Ahmed H. Abdelrahman, Ph.D.
Ahmed H. Abdelrahman, Ph.D., is the Lead Communications Engineer for Space Systems Development at BLUE ORIGIN. He has extensive experience in antenna design, RF systems, and satellite communications, having previously worked at SpaceX, Analog Devices, and Futurewei Technologies.
Title and Current Position
Ahmed H. Abdelrahman, Ph.D., is the Lead Communications Engineer at Blue Origin, focusing on Space Systems Development in Kent, WA. He has been in this role since 2024. In this capacity, he works on advanced communication systems essential for space exploration and satellite technologies.
Previous Experience at SpaceX
Ahmed worked as a Senior Antenna Engineer at SpaceX from 2022 to 2024 in Redmond, WA. In this role, he contributed to the design and development of advanced antenna systems for spacecraft, employing his expertise in phased array beamforming to enhance communication capabilities.
Experience at Analog Devices
From 2020 to 2022, Ahmed held the position of Systems Design/Architecture Engineer at Analog Devices in Greensboro/Raleigh, NC. During his tenure, he was involved in designing systems that integrate complex electronic components, focusing on improving the efficiency and performance of these systems.
5G Antenna Design at Futurewei Technologies
Ahmed served as a Staff Engineer at Futurewei Technologies, Inc. from 2017 to 2020 in Bridgewater, NJ. His primary focus was on 5G wideband antenna array design and research. His contributions were significant in developing 5G RF Front-End System designs, which are crucial for the implementation of Open-RAN Systems.
Academic Background
Ahmed achieved a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mississippi from 2011 to 2014. Before that, he earned a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Ain Shams University, completing these programs in 2010 and 2001 respectively. His academic research focused on advanced digital phased array beamforming and calibration methods essential for satellite communications.