James Massucco
About James Massucco
James Massucco is a Senior Spacecraft Engineer at Astranis Space Technologies, where he focuses on autonomous fault response and power system operations. He has a diverse background in engineering, having previously worked at Apple, Lutron Electronics, and Paradigm Hyperloop.
Work at Astranis Space Technologies
James Massucco has been employed at Astranis Space Technologies since 2022 as a Senior Spacecraft Engineer. In this role, he focuses on autonomous fault response and power system operations. He is also involved in mission operations and planning, contributing to the overall success of the company's spacecraft initiatives. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Spacecraft Engineer at Astranis from 2021 to 2022, where he developed and maintained the FlatSat hardware-in-the-loop testbed.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Astranis, James Massucco gained valuable experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Apple as an iPhone HW System Electrical Engineer from 2018 to 2021, having previously held co-op positions at Apple in 2016 and 2017. Additionally, he served as an Electrical Team Lead at Paradigm Hyperloop for five months in 2017. His early career also included a co-op role as an Analog Engineer at Lutron Electronics in 2015.
Education and Expertise
James Massucco earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His education provided a strong foundation for his engineering career. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at Northeastern University in 2014 and 2015, further enhancing his expertise in electrical engineering principles.
Background in Retail and Customer Service
James Massucco began his career in customer service, working as a Retail Specialist at Apple from 2012 to 2014. He later transitioned to technical roles, but his early experience in retail provided him with skills in customer interaction and support. He also worked as a Back of House Specialist at Apple for four months in 2014.