Custom Microwave, Inc.
Robert Jones is an accomplished Principal Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in the design and analysis of antennas for space and ground systems. Currently at Custom Microwave, Inc., Robert has also held principal and senior engineering roles at MMA Design LLC and Space Systems Loral, where key achievements include the development of finite element methods for deployed antenna analysis and structural assessments using NASTRAN/FEMAP. Robert's engineering expertise extends back to the University of Colorado Boulder and NASA's Colorado Space Grant Consortium, where significant contributions were made in mechanical systems design and project management. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Custom Microwave, Inc.
CMI was founded in 1965 for the purpose of manufacturing complex high precision microwave, millimeterwave and sub-millimeterwave passive components and assemblies for ground and space use. It has since grown to provide full services for the design, analysis, and test of space-qualified antenna feeds and components. CMI is well-recognized throughout the industry for its high product quality and innovative design and manufacturing techniques. CMI’s 55,000 sq. ft facility houses all necessary personnel and equipment. In-house capabilities include RF CAD design, mechanical/thermal design, manufacturing engineering, CNC mills, CNC lathes, wire EDMs, CNC CMM, electroforming, plating, painting, and environmental testing. CMI's quality system is certified to conform with the ISO9001:2000/AS9100 standards. CMI is an approved vendor for most aerospace companies including Lockheed Martin, Space Systems Loral, Orbital Sciences Corp., Boeing Satellite Systems, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Harris, NASA/JPL/GSFC, and Ball Aerospace.