Carl Haken

CTO of Avionics at Impulse Space

El Segundo, California, United States

About Carl Haken

Carl Haken is CTO of Avionics at Impulse Space. Location: El Segundo, California, United States.

I'm building an awesome team of avionics engineers to make next generation avionics for space vehicles! My technical background is in clean-sheet electronics design and end-to-end ownership of avionics systems and projects. I specialize in electronics that must survive in harsh environments, that integrate tightly with embedded software and propulsion hardware, and that must be delivered on aggressive schedules. I am particularly skilled at deep-dive analog designs and modern inexpensive radiation-tolerant systems.

Skills

  • Spacecraft Design
  • Electronic Components
  • Technical Recruiting

Additional experience

  • VP of Avionics

    Impulse Space

    August 2024 – December 2025

Education

  • Bachelor's degree, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign