Calvin Kuligin
Palmyra
Summary
Satellite Communications Systems Engineer with an educational background in Electrical Engineering. Possesses 2.5 years of experience in the aerospace industry, specializing in RF communication systems for spacecraft and ground segments. Strong customer-facing communicator who collaborates effectively with cross-functional colleagues, demonstrates proven technical writing and project coordination skills, and has the ability to perform under demanding timelines while gaining proficiency on new technical topics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Satellite Communications Systems Engineer
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC)
06.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional projects and customer mission establishment from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget requirements were met
- Acted as technical lead and primary customer-facing contact, translating business requirements into technical solutions
- Engaged directly with government agencies and defense contractors to deliver solutions in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, ensuring the customer's success
- Planned and executed end-to-end customer testing at customer facilities in highly regulated environments, ensuring systems met mission-critical requirements
- Developed project documentation, test procedures, and test reports to support end-to-end project delivery
Electrical Components Intern
PSEG Nuclear LLC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Redesigned vendor circuit diagrams
- Created functional locations for current transformers and revised associated schematics
- Assisted in predefined change requests for relays
Engineering and Manufacturing Intern
Comar LLC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Utilized SolidWorks and AstroPrint for prototyping (designing, testing, and optimizing) of customer product designs using 3D models and prints
- Supported end-to-end project management in collaboration with project leaders
- Created safety documentation for engineering team and introduced systems to improve control and tracking of critical forms
Quality Department Intern
Comar LLC
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Tested key product dimensions, print plates, and steel molds
- Validated test equipment and injection molding machines
- Composed regulatory and safety documentation for machine operators
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Grove City College
Grove City, PA05-2023
Skills
- Software: STK, Software Defined Radios (SDR), MobaXterm (Bash), Atlassian Suite (focus on Jira, Confluence), Microsoft Office 365 Suite (focus on Visio, Project, Word, Excel), MATLAB, JavaScript, LabVIEW, NI Multisim, Keil, Arduino, PTC Creo Parametric, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical
- Hardware: Antenna ground station equipment (modems, HPAs, LNAs, block converters, transmitters), Soldering, 3D Printing, Machining Equipment, Hand Tools
- Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Learning Agility, Adaptability, Decision-Making, Technical Communication, Attention to Detail, Planning & Coordination, Reliability
Timeline
Satellite Communications Systems Engineer
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC)
06.2023 - Current
Electrical Components Intern
PSEG Nuclear LLC
05.2022 - 08.2022
Engineering and Manufacturing Intern
Comar LLC
05.2021 - 08.2021
Quality Department Intern
Comar LLC
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Grove City College