Daniel Schuttinga
About Daniel Schuttinga
Daniel Schuttinga is a Design Engineer at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he has worked since 2005. He specializes in system and board level solutions for telecommunications and satellite communications, with a strong focus on FPGA design.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Daniel Schuttinga has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2005, serving as a Design Engineer for 19 years in Chantilly, VA. In this role, he focuses on designing system and board level solutions tailored for telecommunications and satellite communications. His work contributes to the development of advanced technologies in the defense and security sector.
Previous Experience at Lucent Technologies
Before joining Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Daniel Schuttinga worked at Lucent Technologies as a Hardware Design Engineer from 1998 to 2005. During his seven years at Lucent, he gained valuable experience in hardware design, which laid the foundation for his subsequent work in the defense and security industry.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Schuttinga earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in designing system and board level solutions, particularly in telecommunications and satellite communications.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Daniel Schuttinga specializes in FPGA design using VHDL, schematics, and System Generator. He has experience with Xilinx and Altera technologies, which are essential for developing advanced electronic systems. His technical skills enable him to contribute effectively to projects involving high data rate software defined radios and Common Data Link radios.
Contributions to Product Development
In his role at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Daniel has been involved in the development of the ioPLEX IP gateway product. This project is part of his hardware and firmware design responsibilities, showcasing his ability to integrate complex systems within the telecommunications domain.