Nissa Van Meter
About Nissa Van Meter
Nissa Van Meter is a Senior Electrical Engineer at Fresh Consulting, where she leads multidisciplinary teams on projects with budgets between $100k and $2M. With expertise in SATCOM system evaluation and integration, she holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Washington.
Work at Fresh Consulting
Nissa Van Meter has been employed at Fresh Consulting as a Senior Electrical Engineer since 2018. In this role, she leads multidisciplinary teams of up to 10 engineers and designers on various projects. The budgets for these projects range from $100,000 to $2 million. Nissa is responsible for developing system concepts and architecture diagrams that align with client requirements. She also supports the sales team by providing project estimations and defining project scopes.
Education and Expertise
Nissa Van Meter earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Washington, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Engineering in the same field from 2018 to 2021. Her expertise includes SATCOM system evaluation, integration, and certification, as well as RF link budgets, GPS, FCC, NTIA, and spectrum management. Nissa has a strong interest in RF impedance matching, Smith charts, and electromagnetic simulation.
Background
Nissa Van Meter began her career in the industry at The Boeing Company, where she worked as an Electrophysics Engineer. She has developed a diverse skill set that includes microcomputer systems, circuit design, signal processing, and research and development. Nissa is experienced in using advanced tools such as spectrum analyzers up to Ka-band, vector network analyzers (VNAs), and bit error rate testers (BERT).
Team Management and Leadership
In her current role, Nissa manages staffing allocations and conducts performance reviews for a team of six electrical engineers. Her leadership skills are evident in her ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through complex engineering projects. Nissa's experience in project management and team dynamics contributes to the successful execution of engineering initiatives.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Nissa Van Meter enjoys playing indoor and outdoor volleyball. She has a passion for all things related to radio frequency (RF) and spends her leisure time engaging with action role-playing games (RPGs). Nissa's interests reflect her commitment to both her career and personal well-being.