Hung Ba Vo
About Hung Ba Vo
Hung Ba Vo is a Senior Design Engineer at Redwire Space, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in electronics design and firmware development, with a strong background in aerospace applications and a solid educational foundation in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Work at Redwire Space
Hung Ba Vo has been employed at Redwire Space as a Senior Design Engineer since 2017. His role involves designing and developing systems for space applications, including multi-layer stack-up PCB designs with multiple power and ground domains. He has successfully brought up new boards and systems for use in-space orbit, showcasing his expertise in aerospace engineering.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Redwire Space, Hung Ba Vo held several positions in various companies. He worked as a Senior System Design Engineer at ELEMENT CXI from 2007 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a Hardware Design Engineer at Nortel Networks from 1998 to 2000. He also served as a Senior System Design Engineer at Advanced Knowledge Associates from 2004 to 2007 and as a System Design Engineer at LSI, an Avago Technologies Company, from 2000 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Hung Ba Vo holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Digital Signal Processing from Santa Clara University, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from El Camino College from 1992 to 1995.
Technical Skills and Projects
Hung Ba Vo has developed micro-controller firmware for platforms such as Teensy, Atmel AVR, and Arduino Marlin using C, C++, and assembly languages. He has created schematics and layouts for aerospace circuit boards used in an in-space manufacturing facility aboard the International Space Station. His experience includes developing FPGA projects using Microsemi's Libero® SoC and utilizing Xilinx Vivado/Vitis for FPGA projects on Zynq UltraScale+™ MPSoC-series.
Software Development Experience
In addition to his hardware design capabilities, Hung Ba Vo has developed Python software specifically for scientific equipment applications. He has also expertly troubleshot systems using Integrated Logic Analyzers, ensuring the reliable operation of custom IP connected by AXI-4 buses.