Kevin Dluzen
About Kevin Dluzen
Kevin Dluzen is an Assembly, Integration and Test Engineer at Astranis, where he has contributed significantly to satellite harness production and avionics system development since 2019. He previously worked at Caterpillar Inc. and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Astranis
Kevin Dluzen has been employed at Astranis since 2019, serving as an Assembly, Integration and Test Engineer. In this role, he has led the design and development of over 120 flight harnesses for the company's first commercial satellite. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with power, EMI/EMC, and environmental requirements. Dluzen has also pioneered the establishment of an in-house manufacturing line for satellite harness production, which involved defining technician training processes and managing production schedules. He has authored comprehensive test plans and developed Python scripts to enhance testing efficiency and reliability for both subassembly and full vehicle level satellite tests.
Previous Experience at Caterpillar Inc.
Before joining Astranis, Kevin Dluzen worked at Caterpillar Inc. as a Controls Research Engineer from 2012 to 2014. His tenure at the company lasted two years and took place in Mossville, Illinois. During this time, he gained valuable experience in controls research, contributing to the development of control systems and engineering solutions.
Internship at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Kevin Dluzen completed a Mechanical Design Engineering Internship at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in 2011. This internship lasted three months and was based in Streamwood, Illinois. Through this experience, he developed practical skills in mechanical design and engineering processes.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Dluzen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He studied at the university from 2008 to 2012, completing a four-year program. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both mechanical and electrical engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at Astranis.
Technical Contributions
At Astranis, Kevin Dluzen has played a key role in the thermal and deployment avionics system development. He oversees the design and simulation of circuits that control over 250 sensors, heaters, and actuators. Additionally, he coordinates with fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure the successful manufacturing of test and flight hardware for satellite projects.