Chris V. Jensen

Electronics developer · PCB · embedded

I develop electronics for satellites.

I design PCBs and develop electronics to suit the task. I currently work at Tycho Space while studying for an MSc at NTNU. I also take on projects when I have capacity.

Available for new projects

The GHOST sounding rocket carrying SERPENT launching from Andøya Space 69.29° N · 16.02° Ø GHOST · ANDØYA SPACE · NOV 2025
Portrait of Chris V. Jensen
Chris V. JensenElectrical engineer
Now
Electronics developer at Tycho Space
Studying
MSc at NTNU
Launch
SERPENT on GHOST from Andøya, November 2025
Conference
First author and presenter at ESA PAC 2026

Skills

How I work

I start by asking questions and understanding the problem. I then explore possible solutions with you. We agree on the design approach, deliverables and price before I start the design work.

  1. 01
    Sketch

    I establish what the electronics need to do.

    Prototyping
  2. 02
    Schematic

    I select components and draw the schematic.

    Sensors · Power
  3. 03
    Layout

    I lay out the PCB in Altium.

    PCB-design · Altium
  4. 04
    Prototype

    I assemble the board and write the firmware.

    Embedded · ESP32
  5. 05
    Test

    I test the design against the requirements.

    Debugging
STEP 01 / 05 · SKETCHDesign example · Ethernet switch

Experience

Now

Tycho Space

I joined Tycho Space as a summer intern in 2026 and continued part-time. I develop satellite electronics alongside my MSc.

Field
Electronics for satellites
Since
2026

Work and roles since 2015

WorkRolesOngoing

NOW

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Outside the lab

I am CFO of NASA HUNCH Norway and NORSTEC. Previously, I was the elected student leader in Narvik, managed finances and served as deputy chair of Narvik Studentersamfunn, and founded The Resistance, a society for electrical engineering students.

I have also organised orientation weeks, taught courses and digitised the student society’s archive.

Recognition

The 2024 Storebjørn Award for my contribution to student life and the learning environment in Narvik. Honorary member of Narvik Studentersamfunn for organising events, sharing knowledge and training new volunteers.

Papers and conferences

SERPENT at ESA PAC and SSEA

The SERPENT results presented at ESA PAC 2026
Presenting at ESA PAC 2026

First author

ESA PAC 2026

ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes

Radio-based time-of-flight measurements for CubeSat separation in the student-led SERPENT mission

C. V. Jensen, M. Llaó Domínguez, S. Roznowski, L.-K. Scholtz

Presented at ESA PAC in June 2026. Paper submitted for the conference proceedings.

Co-author

SSEA 2026

Symposium on Space Educational Activities

Empowering Students through SERPENT: A Sub-Orbital CubeSat Separation Mission

L.-K. Scholtz, S. F. Roznowski, M. Llaó Domínguez, C. V. Jensen, A. Jæger Lyngmo

Proceedings of the 5th SSEA, TU München, pp. 845–850 · Read the paper →

Space

Why space

I had a telescope as a child and have always been curious about what is out there. SERPENT gave me the chance to work on a space mission myself. It felt much closer than I had imagined.

Contact

Need help with the electronics? Tell me what you are building.

Describe the problem or what you want to build. I usually reply within one to two days with questions or a suggestion for a call. I then prepare an estimate and a quote. There is no charge for the discussions leading up to the quote.

Or write directly: chris@teamjensen.no

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