Conner R. Awald

I’m an associate staff member at MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory in their satellite communication division. Previously, I was a full-time microelectronics engineer in the Electro-Optical Systems Lab at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. My research interests include wireless communications, digital systems, and electronics design for harsh environments. I’m also passionate about teaching and finding new ways to teach complex topics within engineering in an engaging and approachable manner.

I graduated from Georgia Tech with my Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in December, 2021. I started working at the Georgia Tech Research Institute in January, 2022. I decided to pursue my graduate degree while working and graduated with my Master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering in August, 2024. As a graduate student, I worked in the Space System Design Lab at Georgia Tech. I’m originally from Hendersonville, NC. In my free time, I enjoy photography, playing piano, and amateur astronomy.