Tyson Shimomi
About Tyson Shimomi
Tyson Shimomi is a Senior Communications Systems Engineer with extensive experience in the field, currently working at Astranis since 2021. He has held various engineering roles at notable companies including Space Systems Loral, General Dynamics, and Apple, and possesses expertise in RF systems and communication performance modeling.
Work at Astranis
Tyson Shimomi has been employed at Astranis since 2021, serving as a Senior Communications Systems Engineer. In this role, he focuses on the design and implementation of advanced communication systems. His responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of complex communication and RF systems.
Previous Experience in Communication Systems Engineering
Prior to joining Astranis, Tyson Shimomi held several positions in the field of communications engineering. He worked at Space Systems Loral as a Communication Vehicle Engineer from 2009 to 2010. He then served as a Senior Communication Systems Engineering Specialist at SSL from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he was a Principal Systems Engineer at General Dynamics AIS from 2010 to 2013 and a Senior Communications Engineer at Apple from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Tyson Shimomi studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern California, where he earned his Master of Science degree from 1997 to 2001. He later attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from 2002 to 2005.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Tyson Shimomi possesses extensive experience with RF test equipment, including Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, and complex signal generators. He has expertise in modeling communication system performance and link budgets, focusing on key system parameters such as G/T, EIRP, NF, and C/IM3. Additionally, he has developed automation software using programming languages such as Python, C, and MATLAB.
Career Progression in Engineering
Tyson Shimomi's career in engineering began at Raytheon Corp, where he worked as an RF Systems Engineer from 2002 to 2006. He then transitioned to Northrop Grumman as a Communications Systems Engineer from 2006 to 2010. Following this, he held various roles that contributed to his expertise in communication systems, culminating in his current position at Astranis.