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SpaceAlpha Insights is a SAR company based in Vancouver which is set to deliver the world’s most advanced dual-band radar to orbit.

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Systems Validation Engineering

As an early part of the SpaceAlpha team, I have played a role in many company pursuits which have driven the company's growth. I have successfully led and contributed to technical projects funded by IRAP and the CSA, as well as also being involved in business development efforts aimed at establishing the company in the commercial space market.

Test Team - Systems Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineering

  • Worked on developing the structure of an in-house software testing suite using Python, ensuring effective execution of verification and validation tests on SAR payload subsystems.

  • Contributed to the development of spacecraft and unit level requirements in JAMA.

  • Created test plans and their associated software scripts to verify requirements for compliance.

  • Participated in the creation of company policy regarding the selection and screening of plastic encapsulated microcircuits for use on flight hardware.

  • Gained experience using ECSS and NASA EEE-INST-002 industry standards in the development of flight hardware.

Radiation Testing Campaign - Technical Lead

  • Utilized multiple modelling tools within the SPENVIS modelling suite to simulate the radiation environment in specific orbits.

  • Conducted Single Event Effect analysis on crucial components including power regulators and FPGAs.

  • Contributed to the creation of an internal company standard for the radiation testing of microelectronics for their use in desired orbits.

  • Designed and manufactured a custom component testing PCB, procured an off-the-shelf DAQ, and developed custom software for power enable and data collection.

  • Developed testing software for power control and telemetry logging from devices-under-test on evaluation boards.

  • Led a multi-day testing campaign at the TRIUMF Proton Irradiation Facility at the University of British Columbia for multiple components of different types.

High Speed On-Board Processing - Systems V&V

  • Conducted component by component analysis for adherence to internationally accepted NASA and ESA Standards.

  • Conducted TID, TNID radiation analysis of multiple low-Earth, Moon and Mars orbits.

  • Conducted SEL rate simulations for the computing units per the mission duration and orbit.

  • Assisted in the electronic systems design of the processor to ensure adherence to performance requirements.

  • Led the development of the test plan for the proton radiation testing of HSOBP at UBC.