Arshad Mehmood - Co-founder & CTO

Q: Where is Arshad based?

Arshad is based in Darmstadt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Arshad speak?

Arshad speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Arshad have?

Arshad has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Arshad has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Arshad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Arshad's latest experience?

Arshad's most recent position is Co-founder & CTO at METALONN .

Q: What companies has Arshad worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Arshad has worked for METALONN and ALCAN Systems GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Arshad most experienced in?

Arshad is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Aerospace and Defense , and Space Exploration . Arshad also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Arshad most experienced in?

Arshad is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Arshad worked in recently?

Arshad has recently worked in industries like Space Exploration , Telecommunication , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Arshad worked in recently?

Arshad has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Operations .

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Darmstadt, Germany

Experience

May 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Germany

Co-founder & CTO

METALONN

Developing a unique manufacturing technology for ultralight waveguide components for aerospace
Involved in all aspects of startup operations

Sep 2018 - Apr 2023

4 years 8 months

Germany

Head of RF Engineering

ALCAN Systems GmbH

Hired and managed RF team members and led RF design in projects
Led RF aspects of SATCOM phased array project including feed network, radiating elements, and liquid crystal panel design; acted as sole technical interface to manufacturers; led calibration and testing campaigns; conducted hands-on simulations and measurements
Spearheaded architecture design of transparent 5G phased array, devising novel layouts for phase shifters, feed network, and radiating elements to achieve adequate gain while maintaining transparency
Co-supervised feasibility study of liquid crystal based reconfigurable intelligent surfaces in collaboration with Technical University Darmstadt

Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

4 years 1 month

Germany

RF/Antenna Design Engineer

ALCAN Systems GmbH

Commercialized liquid crystal based phased array antenna
Conducted proof of concept of LC phased array with extensive multidisciplinary simulations for antenna and feed network design at Ka and Ku bands

Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

9 months

Germany

Engineering Internee

Qualcomm CDMA Technologies

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Aerospace and Defense, Space Exploration, and Manufacturing.

Telecommunication

Aerospace and Defense

Space Exploration

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, and Operations.

Product Development

Research and Development

Operations

Summary

I am an RF/antenna engineer having designed, fabricated and measured several antennas, both in single and array configurations. In particular, I have worked on passive phased array concepts using two of the most popular materials i.e. Barium Strontium Titanate (BST) and Liquid Crystals (LC). I have gained unique experience of conceptualization, design and measurement (calibration) of antenna elements and feed networks for liquid crystal based phased arrays for satellite and 5G communication. My latest experience is that of unique ultralight manufacturing technology for aerospace grade waveguide components.

Skills

Rf Design: Antenna And Feed Network For Phased Arrays, Waveguide Design, Rf Pcb, Fabrication Experience For High Frequency
Simulation Tools: Cst Studio, Keysight Ads
Rf Measurements: S-parameter Measurements And Calibration Using Vector Network Analyzer, Near And Far-field Measurements In Anechoic Chamber
Coding: Python, Matlab

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

Technical University of Darmstadt

M.Sc. Information and Communication Engineering · Information and Communication Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

Sep 2001 - Aug 2005

COMSATS University Abbottabad

B.Sc. Computer Engineering · Computer Engineering · Abbottabad, Pakistan

PhD · Dielectric Resonator Antenna and Array Concepts based on Glass, Ceramics and Glass-ceramics

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Telecommunication 9.5 y

Avg length 3 y

Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Co-founder & CTO, Head of RF Engineering, RF/Antenna Design Engineer

Main industries Telecommunication, Aerospace and Defense, Space Exploration

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Where is Arshad based?

Arshad is based in Darmstadt, Germany.

What languages does Arshad speak?

Arshad speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Arshad have?

Arshad has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Arshad has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Arshad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Arshad be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Arshad would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-founder & CTO, Head of RF Engineering, RF/Antenna Design Engineer.

What is Arshad's latest experience?

Arshad's most recent position is Co-founder & CTO at METALONN.

What companies has Arshad worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Arshad has worked for METALONN and ALCAN Systems GmbH.

Which industries is Arshad most experienced in?

Arshad is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Aerospace and Defense, and Space Exploration. Arshad also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Arshad most experienced in?

Arshad is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Operations.

Which industries has Arshad worked in recently?

Arshad has recently worked in industries like Space Exploration, Telecommunication, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Arshad worked in recently?

Arshad has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Operations.

What is Arshad's education?

Arshad holds a Doctorate in Dielectric Resonator Antenna and Array Concepts based on Glass, Ceramics and Glass-ceramics, a Master in Information and Communication Engineering from Technical University of Darmstadt and a Bachelor in Computer Engineering from COMSATS University Abbottabad.

What is the availability of Arshad?

Arshad is immediately available for suitable projects.

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