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Francis S. Auricchio, Jr. brings over 24 years of solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) experience in the satellite industry. He was previously a senior scientist at Boeing Satellite Systems, formerly Hughes Space and Communications Company, responsible for the design, development, and production of solid-state power amplifiers and low noise amplifiers through millimeter wave frequencies. Fran held several management positions with Boeing, and was responsible for the solid-state power amplifier product line, the management of major external development subcontracts, as well as internal research and development activities. He has been the primary investigator in the evaluation of new devices and technologies for use in the development of microwave and millimeter wave amplifiers. Fran earned a master’s degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology from DeVry Institute of Technology. | 