Kenneth H.

Kenneth H. has a diverse work experience in the field of embedded software engineering. Kenneth is currently working as an Embedded Software Engineer at LeoStella, starting in May 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Principal Embedded Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman from December 2019 to May 2021. Kenneth also worked as a Software Development Engineer at LGS Innovations from June 2018 to December 2019.

Before joining the industry, Kenneth gained valuable experience through various roles at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Kenneth worked as a Flight Software Developer and Project Manager for the Illini CubeSat program from June 2017 to May 2018. In this role, they designed and developed the Command and Data-Handling systems for satellite operations and scientific payload support. Kenneth also worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the university from March 2017 to September 2017 and from May 2016 to September 2016.

Kenneth's passion for space systems and engineering started early in their academic career. As a General Member at Student Space Systems from September 2014 to September 2017, they contributed to the design and development of key technologies for rockets, including stress-resilient rocket nozzles and stability augmentation systems.

Overall, Kenneth H. has a strong background in embedded software engineering, with experience in both industry and academic settings.

Kenneth H. completed their high school education at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology from 2010 to 2014 and received a High School Diploma. Kenneth then pursued higher education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2014 to 2018, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.