Nathan Roberson
I’m a Lead Software Engineer at SpaceX, where I architect connectivity solutions for vessels ranging from commercial aircraft to spacecraft. My team pioneered the systems enabling Starlink to provide reliable internet to vehicles moving at both airline cruising speeds and hypersonic velocities.
I specialize in solving complex networking challenges at the intersection of aerospace and connectivity. Notable achievements include developing the first system to maintain communication with spacecraft during hypersonic reentry, enabling unprecedented live video feeds from Starship’s maiden flights. I’m particularly passionate about modernizing air travel connectivity, working to transform what has historically been the last refuge of digital disconnection.
My work focuses on real-time beam planning and routing optimizations that make high-speed internet possible for vehicles in motion. When I’m not solving connectivity challenges in the skies, you can find me exploring hiking trails across the Pacific Northwest, delving into a good book, or unwinding with some gaming.
