Eben Thompson
About Eben Thompson
Eben Thompson is a Staff Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electrical system design, particularly in safety-critical applications. He has worked for various companies, including Cruise, Airware, and SPAN, and holds a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Northeastern University.
Current Role at SPAN
Eben Thompson serves as a Staff Electrical Engineer at SPAN, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in San Francisco, California, where he applies his extensive knowledge in electrical engineering to contribute to the company's projects. His role involves overseeing the design and implementation of electrical systems, ensuring they meet industry standards and specifications.
Previous Experience in Electrical Engineering
Before joining SPAN, Eben Thompson accumulated a diverse range of experience in electrical engineering roles. He worked at Cruise as a Staff Electrical Engineer from 2020 to 2022 and as a Senior Electrical Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Airware as an Electrical Hardware Engineer lasted one year from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he held positions at Applied Intuition, Zoox Inc., Bluefin Robotics, and Copley Controls Corp, where he developed skills in safety-critical design and electrical system design.
Educational Background
Eben Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. His education provided a solid foundation in electrical engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Eben Thompson possesses expertise in designing electrical systems for various applications, including airborne, underwater, and ground-based robotics. He is skilled in safety-critical design in accordance with ISO 26262 standards. His technical abilities include proficiency in Schematic Capture, PCB layout, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT). He has experience with microcontrollers (MCUs), System on Chips (SoCs), and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).
Recognition and Leadership
Eben Thompson is recognized as a technical leader and process builder within the engineering community. He has facilitated engineering growth through his leadership skills and technical expertise, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field of electrical engineering.