Christopher E.

Christopher E. has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Christopher is currently working as the Lead Power Electronics Engineer at Volcon | ePowersports since January 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Lithium Werks as an Application Engineer from January 2019 to January 2021. In this role, they were responsible for integrating Lithium Werks battery systems into various designs, including electric vehicles and UPS systems. Christopher also performed various tasks such as requirement development, prototyping, software programming, and testing.

Before joining Lithium Werks, Christopher worked at TrackingPoint, Inc. as a Senior Electrical, Manufacturing & Quality Engineer from May 2017 to August 2018. TrackingPoint is a start-up firearm and scope company that develops precision optics for Precision-Guided Firearms (PGF). Christopher played a crucial role in designing and implementing advanced tracking and fire-control technology for rifle optics systems.

Christopher also worked as an Electrical Power Subsystem - Avionics Engineer at Firefly Space Systems from January 2016 to October 2016. Firefly is a NASA contractor that specializes in low-cost space launch capability for small satellites. In this role, they were responsible for developing the electrical power system for a rocket and creating technical documentation for various requirements and plans.

From September 2012 to January 2016, Christopher worked at MarathonNorco Aerospace Inc as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer. Christopher designed and tested an automated system for manufacturing battery plates and served as a safety and reliability program lead for an international helicopter program.

Prior to that, Christopher spent several years at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics as a Senior Systems Engineer. From July 2007 to August 2012, they worked on the NASA ORION Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle project, where they played a key role in designing the Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) and conducting various analyses and verifications.

Christopher began their career at Center for High Technology Material as a Semiconductor Processor from February 2006 to June 2007. Christopher conducted research and development on Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) semiconductor material and processed various samples for testing.

Before that, they worked at High End Systems as an Engineering Technician from August 2002 to May 2004. Christopher provided technical support to various departments and conducted time studies to improve production efficiency.

Christopher also gained experience as a Fiber Optic Lab Technician at Optical Products Inc from February 2001 to June 2002. In this role, they conducted research and development on multiplex fiber optic arrays and supported testing and qualification of fiber optic cables.

Finally, Christopher started their career at High End Systems as a Quality Control/Assembler from February 1997 to February 2001. Christopher was responsible for conducting final QA/testing and troubleshooting of products.

Overall, Christopher E. has a diverse background in power electronics, engineering, and manufacturing, with experience in various industries including ePowersports, lithium battery systems, precision optics, space launch capability, aerospace, and semiconductors.

Christopher E. completed their undergraduate education from 2004 to 2007 at The University of New Mexico, where they pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Micro Electronics and Semi Conductor Materials Processing. Simultaneously, from 2004 to 2005, they also attended the Albuquerque Technical Vocation Institute (TVI Community College) to study Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

In terms of additional certifications, Christopher obtained the "Comprehensive VHDL" certification from Doulos in February 2017. In August 2015, they obtained the "Team-Building, Mentoring and Coaching Skills for Managers & Supervisors" certification from Park University. Moreover, in March 2015, they acquired the "DO-178C/Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment" certification from the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics.