Philippe Tanner
About Philippe Tanner
Philippe Tanner is a Senior Electrical Engineer currently employed at Astranis in San Francisco, California. He has extensive experience in power electronics and has worked in various engineering roles since 2011, including positions at One-Cycle Control, Inc. and NTB Interstaatliche Hochschule für Technik Buchs SG.
Current Role at Astranis
Philippe Tanner serves as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Astranis, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in electrical engineering to contribute to the development of satellite technology. His responsibilities include designing, testing, and implementing electrical systems that are integral to the company's projects.
Previous Experience at One-Cycle Control, Inc.
Philippe Tanner worked at One-Cycle Control, Inc. in various capacities. He began as an Electrical Engineer from 2013 to 2014 and returned for another year in the same role from 2015 to 2016. He later advanced to the position of Senior Electrical Engineer, where he worked from 2017 to 2020. His experience at One-Cycle Control involved working on innovative electrical solutions in the Orange County, California area.
Experience at NTB Interstaatliche Hochschule für Technik Buchs SG
Philippe Tanner was employed as a Power Electronics Engineer at NTB Interstaatliche Hochschule für Technik Buchs SG from 2011 to 2013. This role took place in Switzerland and allowed him to gain valuable experience in power electronics. His work involved hands-on applications of electrical engineering principles, contributing to his foundational knowledge in the field.
Education and Qualifications
Philippe Tanner earned a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from NTB Interstaatliche Hochschule für Technik Buchs SG, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in the same field from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in electrical engineering, preparing him for his professional career.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Philippe Tanner possesses a range of technical skills in electrical engineering. He has experience working with power levels from 100W to 60kW and beyond. His expertise includes full power stage design, semiconductor selection, and magnetics design. He is proficient in using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, and loop gain analyzers. Additionally, he is skilled in circuit debugging using a soldering iron.