EP 31- Designing the Future of Space: Expertise in Satellite Technology with Ameer Al-Gharib

In this episode, I’m joined by Ameer, an experienced engineer specializing in satellite technology. We explore Ameer's journey from Michigan to his current role in the space industry, including his educational background and transition to designing and building satellites with a focus on radio frequency subsystems. The discussion covers the evolving space industry, the rise of startups and small satellite technology, and Ameer's insights into satellite-building. 

Ameer shares insights into the evolving landscape of the space industry, the shift towards smaller satellites and constellations, and his career journey from electrical engineering to satellite design. He also advises students, emphasizing the importance of pursuing what one enjoys, treating education like a job, and building valuable connections. 

Tune in now and learn!

Key highlights from the call

[02:07] Ameer’s background 

[04:10] Challenges encountered juggling courses spread across different campuses while at the University of Michigan

[05:41] Ameer’s educational background and career path in electrical engineering

[10:00] The recent substantial growth in the space industry's prominence 

[16:30] Growing opportunities and accessibility in the space industry

[20:10] Satellite technology and its role as payload in rockets 

[22:46] Factors taken into consideration when building satellites

[38:35] The significance of industry experience in molding one's career trajectory

[46:48] What Ameer likes doing for fun

[49:15] How to connect with Ameer

Notable Quotes

●       There are different sizes of rockets and different classes of rockets. Some can launch larger spacecraft, and others can launch smaller spacecraft. And, to launch a lot of larger spacecraft costs more money.

●       The feeds are also on the satellite, so you'll have a receiving network in which you send signals from the earth to your spacecraft. Those signals will hit your reflectors and then bounce into the feeds, and you'll be able to receive those signals. And then, on the output side, it's just a reverse process. Signals got through amplification, then to your feeds, and the feeds send signals to your transmit reflectors or the earth, sometimes the same reflector as your receiver, and then it transmits those signals down to the earth. 

●       The vibration test simulates your launch because when you're launching, your spacecraft's vibrating, so you want to ensure that nothing comes loose or a jar when it's going through this vibration test.

●       I advice you to pursue what you enjoy. I wouldn't pursue something just for the aspect of, like, just trying to get paid and like get a lot of money just because, at this point, I feel like there's money in, in all industries, if you're willing to put the time in.

Resources
Connect with Ameer

-          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameeralgharib/

-          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameer_metime/

Connect with Mamadou

-          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamadou-diallo/

-          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathpaver_diallo/

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