LUKE THACHET

Position: Board Member

Luke Thachet – Senior RF Systems Engineer & Aerospace Specialist

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) | University of Illinois Chicago (1980)

Professional Experience:

Boeing (1984 – 2013 | 29 Years)

  • Senior Scientist (2004 – 2013)

    • Chief engineer/architect for automated wideband RF test systems for satellites across all frequencies (baseband to millimeter wave).
    • Led signal budget and RF performance analysis for Boeing test systems.
    • Developed electro-optic based test systems for laser communication satellites.
    • Designed algorithms for satellite testing, including Phase Non-Linearity, Noise Power Ratio (NPR), Noise Figure, and Spurs analysis.

  • Senior Staff/Scientist (1991 – 2004)

    • Designed and developed specialized test systems for government and commercial satellite programs.
    • Worked on digital signal processor-based and analog satellites.
    • Developed RF power setting algorithms and calibration systems.

  • Staff Engineer (1984 – 1991)

    • Designed satellite flight hardware and developed analog and digital circuits.

Other Experience:

  • Project Engineer | Transcom Electronics Limited (1982 – 1984)
    • Designed telephone plug-in modules with analog and digital circuitry.
  • Electrical Engineer | General Electric (GE) (1980 – 1982)
    • Designed and tested wireless RF radios.

Current Focus:

  • Took early retirement after 29 years at Boeing.
  • Interested in consulting opportunities for companies requiring expertise in RF systems, satellite technology, and wireless communication.

With an extensive background in RF systems engineering, aerospace technology, and satellite communications, Luke Thachet brings decades of experience in cutting-edge research and development.