Biography

Hooman Tahmasebipour is the Chair of the IEEE Toronto Section Aerospace Chapter and a Senior Space Systems Engineer based in Toronto. He completed his MASc in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) in 2023, where he conducted research within the Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) and contributed directly to the development of two on-orbit satellite clusters. His work spanned embedded flight software, satellite systems, and formation-flying and constellation management ground software.

Hooman previously earned his BASc in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, specializing in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. His technical background sits at the intersection of space systems engineering, embedded software, and applied AI, with experience across the full mission lifecycle—from early architecture and algorithm development through integration, test, and operations.

Professionally, Hooman is a Senior Space Systems Engineer at NordSpace Corp., where he works across launch vehicles, satellite platforms, and mission architecting. His role is inherently multidisciplinary, combining hands-on technical leadership with program-level execution to advance multiple space missions toward flight.

Prior to his current role, Hooman has held engineering positions at AMD, Electronic Arts, and Magnestar Inc., gaining experience in physical design, machine learning systems, and space-domain awareness, including algorithms for detecting interference events between satellite constellations.

As IEEE Aerospace Chapter Chair, Hooman is focused on strengthening Toronto’s aerospace and space-systems community by fostering industry–academia collaboration, supporting early-career engineers, and expanding access to technically rigorous talks, workshops, and professional networking opportunities.

Position

Chair of the IEEE Toronto Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society