# Jonathan K. > Software Engineer Location: San Bruno, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jonathank ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Xona Space Systems Jan 2021 – Present | Burlingame, California, United States • Designed, developed, and managed a software system that automates recording and processing of custom GNSS transmissions • Designed, built, and tested a ruggedized, deployable, and remotely-controllable hardware rack to run the automated recording software system • Designed and wrote a software controller to coordinate operation of NI-VISA electronic loads and power supplies to perform accelerated aging tests on custom electronics • Wrote and maintained a serial library for transmitting and receiving serial messages for a custom GNSS hardware receiver • Streamlined development by configuring Gitlab CI/CD pipelines for version-controlled software including creating Dockerfiles and registering Docker images • Managed various Linux IT-related operations, e.g. set up machines for remote SSH access, static IP assignment, user administration, etc. ### Lead Software Engineer @ Night Crew Labs Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 • Automated post processing of radio occultation data • Improved process reliability by incorporating detailed per-run event and error logging • Designed and wrote a multi-threaded, datalogging, and telemetry-reporting system ### Applications Engineer @ Pololu Corporation Jan 2012 – Jan 2020 | Las Vegas, Nevada • Troubleshot 5V/3.3V embedded electronics systems (based on AVR microcontrollers like the ATmega32U4, 328P, etc.) and their software libraries • Helped guide students/hobbyists/entrepreneurs towards workable project solutions using various ubiquitous motion control methods (RC servos, stepper motors, brushed DC motors, linear actuators, etc.) and their appropriate electronic controllers • Streamlined internal processes (product testing, quality control, electronics manufacturing, etc.) by developing in-house jigs and test fixtures using laser cutters and 3D printers (FDM) • Designed injection-molded plastic and machined/stamped metal parts using SolidWorks, including producing drawings and model files for manufacturing and dimension diagrams for public use • Routed PCBs with Altium to create carrier boards for brushed DC motor drivers ### Command and Data Handling Subsystem Team Member @ Georgia Institute of Technology Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Atlanta, GA Assisted the University NanoSat team within the Command and Data Handling Subsystem: • Routed, soldered, and tested first revision electrical components used to interface spacecraft bus and instrumentation • Programmed, installed, and launched data logging payload aboard a helium balloon satellite (100,000ft) ### Youth Robotics Education Researcher @ Georgia Institute of Technology Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Atlanta, GA Undergraduate researcher within the Institute for Computing Education: • Conducted robotics (Tetrix, Robot C) workshops for high school teachers, students (respectively) • Demonstrated youth robotics technology for teachers and school programs • Worked with teachers to provide technical support and effective instructional techniques for student programs • Developed new lesson plans, instructional manuals, and robotic builds/programs; trained other students in usage ### Co-op @ Jet Propulsion Laboratory Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 | Pasadena, CA Within the Propulsion Flight Systems Group working on related hardware for the Mars Science Laboratory Descent Stage: • Programmed portions of MATLAB code used to perform descent stage cavitation case studies • Designed flight and non-flight mounting devices used during hardware testing • Tracked and managed all descent stage flight and non-flight fasteners • Interfaced between designers and technicians during descent stage testing and integration • Served as team designated CAD model and graphics generator and produced large volumes of graphics used in assembly and test procedures for MSL flight hardware. ### Undergraduate Researcher @ Georgia Institute of Technology Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | Atlanta, GA Within the High Powered Electric Propulsion Laboratory: • Designed and integrated various mounting devices and calibration equipment within the Vacuum Test Facility • Ordered, modified, and assembled materials for a charged particle energy analyzer and magnetic field producer ## Education ### BS Aerospace Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jgkosh --- Source: https://flows.cv/jonathank JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jonathank/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10