Christopher Thorpe
About Christopher Thorpe
Christopher Thorpe is an Electrical Engineer with a strong background in embedded software and digital signal processing. He has worked at institutions such as the University of Delaware and Saft, and currently serves as an Electrical Engineer at Redwire Space.
Work at Redwire
Christopher Thorpe has been employed at Redwire Space as an Electrical Engineer since 2020. His role involves applying his expertise in electrical engineering to support various projects within the company. Redwire Space focuses on providing advanced space infrastructure and services, and Thorpe's contributions are integral to the development of innovative solutions in this field.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Thorpe holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Delaware, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University, completing his degree from 1999 to 2003. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both computer science and electrical engineering, enhancing his capabilities in embedded systems and software development.
Background
Thorpe's professional background includes significant experience in both academic and industry settings. He worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Delaware from 2009 to 2011. Following that, he served as an Embedded Software Engineer at Saft from 2017 to 2020, where he focused on developing software solutions for embedded systems.
Technical Skills
Christopher Thorpe possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his field. He is proficient in implementing Digital Signal Processing algorithms on embedded platforms using C. Additionally, he has experience in developing desktop applications using WPF and C#. His knowledge extends to various communication protocols such as SPI, UART, I2C, RS485, CAN, RS232, TCP/IP, and USB. Thorpe is also skilled in designing PCBs using Altium.