Kodie Altvater
About Kodie Altvater
Kodie Altvater is a Senior FPGA & HW Design Engineer with extensive experience in digital design and systems engineering, particularly in the defense industry. He has worked for notable companies such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, and holds degrees from The Johns Hopkins University and Penn State University.
Work at Tomorrow.io
Kodie Altvater has been employed at Tomorrow.io as a Senior FPGA & HW Design Engineer since 2021. He works in Denver, Colorado, where he applies his expertise in digital design and hardware development. His role involves designing and implementing FPGA and hardware solutions that contribute to the company's mission in weather technology and data analytics.
Education and Expertise
Kodie Altvater holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MSECE) from The Johns Hopkins University, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Penn State University, graduating in 2014. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in areas such as Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, RF board design, Systems Engineering, Embedded Systems, Space Systems, and Radar Systems.
Background in the Defense Industry
Kodie Altvater has over six years of experience in the defense industry, focusing on digital design and FPGA & SoC development. He previously worked at Lockheed Martin as an ASIC and FPGA Staff Engineer from 2018 to 2021 in Littleton, Colorado. Prior to that, he served as an Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman from 2014 to 2018 in Linthicum, Maryland, and briefly at Agilent Technologies in 2013.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Kodie Altvater has held various engineering positions that have contributed to his professional development. His tenure at Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman involved significant work in FPGA and ASIC design, while his role at Agilent Technologies provided foundational experience in electrical engineering. This diverse background has equipped him with a robust skill set applicable to his current role at Tomorrow.io.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional commitments, Kodie Altvater is an active outdoorsman. He enjoys skiing and participates in drone and remote control (RC) activities. His passion for technology and engineering extends into his personal life, where he engages in activities that align with his interests in innovation and design.