Kian Moslehi
About Kian Moslehi
Kian Moslehi is a Hardware Systems Engineer currently working at Knightscope, where he has contributed to the development of robotic platforms. He has a background in systems engineering and additive manufacturing, with previous roles at Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corporation and Solexel.
Current Role at Knightscope
Kian Moslehi serves as a Hardware Systems Engineer at Knightscope, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on optimizing designs for functionality, reliability, and manufacturability using CAD/CAM software and manufacturing processes. He is involved in the design, prototyping, fabrication, and assembly of robotic platforms and subcomponents for the company's Autonomous Data Machines (ADMs). His contributions include enhancements to Knightscope's flagship K5 robot and the K1H and K1T models.
Previous Experience at Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corporation
Prior to his current role, Kian Moslehi worked at Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems Corporation (IFOS) as a Product Design and Systems Engineer from 2018 to 2023. During his five years in the San Francisco Bay Area, he utilized his engineering skills to develop and optimize product designs, contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Educational Background in Engineering
Kian Moslehi obtained a Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Additive Manufacturing from San Jose State University, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which he completed from 2010 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in hardware systems engineering.
Research Experience at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Kian Moslehi has research experience from his time at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he worked as a Researcher for four months in 2013. This role allowed him to engage in academic projects that contributed to his knowledge and skills in engineering.
Early Career at Solexel and San Jose State University
Kian Moslehi briefly worked as a Product Engineer at Solexel for two months in 2009. He also served as a Graduate Student at San Jose State University from 2016 to 2019, where he further developed his engineering expertise. Additionally, he was a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2010 to 2015, where he gained foundational knowledge in his field.