Marissa Navarro
Director at HawkEye 360
New York City Metropolitan Area
Skills
Education
- RU
- BC
- Td
Work Experience
2019
Director, Payload Systems
2024
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of 8 engineers (FPGA, Embedded, Software) responsible for payload software development, testing infrastructure, and payload reliability. - Guide development and deployment of new timing software for enhanced geolocation accuracy, addressing systemic clock and GPS interaction issues. - Oversee payload testing during spacecraft assembly phases - Coordinate with operations to ensure smooth integration of new software features without system outages. - Focus on aligning team priorities with company goals to maximize customer value. - Manage on-orbit reliability issues, achieving rapid resolution through team collaboration.
Director, Satellite Reliability and Test
2024 - 2024
- Built and managed a team focusing on automating and expanding test infrastructure to support payload software and hardware integration. - Upgraded the testing framework to unify lab and new payload testing. - Spearheaded investigations into on-orbit anomalies, leading to significant system timing improvements. - Mentored two direct reports, emphasizing technical development and process efficiency.
Senior Engineer
2023 - 2024
- Served as Tier-3 Satellite Operator, addressing payload issues to ensure uninterrupted operations, including weekend and holiday support. -Designed automated testing frameworks to reduce development-to-deployment cycles, increasing reliability and efficiency. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve critical anomalies and enhance operational workflows. - Acted as a mentor to three interns, providing technical guidance and ensuring their contributions aligned with team goals.
Processing Engineer
2021 - 2023
- Transitioned SDR systems from the original to a next-generation platform, troubleshooting on-orbit issues and enhancing documentation for streamlined operations. - Developed FPGA updates to support new hardware and conducted payload testing for multiple launch campaigns. - Created a testing infrastructure to verify software reliability during assembly phases and after deployment. - Worked across teams to prioritize bug fixes and improve system reliability for customers.
Associate Engineer
2020 - 2021
- Designed custom Linux systems using Yocto for embedded applications, including kernel drivers and software drivers for transceivers (AD9361). - Contributed to the development of a lightweight recovery modem for SDR. - Supported the Cluster 2 launch campaign, ensuring software readiness and system performance.
Part-Time Engineer
2019 - 2020
- Integrated FPGA encryption cores into modem and implemented signal processing algorithms using Vivado HLS. - Developed custom GNURadio blocks for SDR applications, troubleshooting and testing on lab platforms.
Brooke Owens Fellow / Engineering Intern
2019 - 2019
- Implemented an FPGA-based encryption core and conducted signal processing analysis and visualization in Python. - Performed ground testing of signals and equipment.
2011 - 2011
Intern
2011 - 2011
Maintenance Department and Purchasing Department