Occupation: Chief Mission Architect for Science and Robotic Exploration
Company: Northrop Grumman
Born: Denver, Colorado
Education:
PhD in Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles (1987)
MEng, University of California, Los Angeles (1985)
Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, University of California, Los Angeles (1983)
Career:
Chief Missions Architect, Science and Robotic Missions, Civil and Commercial Space, Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA (2021-Present)
Chief Engineer, Space Science Missions, Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA (2016-2021)
Chief Engineer, James Webb Space Telescope, Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA (2005-2016)
Civil Space Business Development Lead, Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA (2004-2006)
Chief Scientist, Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA (2001-2004)
Lead Engineer, Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA (1997-2001)
Tiger Team Lead, Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA (1998)
Engineer, Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA (1989-1997)
Consultant, Pan Heuristics, Marina del Rey, CA (1986-1989)
Physicist, Hughes Aircraft Company, El Segundo, CA (1982-1989)
Intern, Master’s and Doctoral Fellow, Hughes Aircraft Company
Civic:
Graduate Commencement Speaker, University of California, Los Angeles (2022); Advisory Board Member, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, New Space Institute, University of California, Los Angeles; Advisory Board Member, Aerospace Engineering Department, California State University, Long Beach; Advisor, El Camino College; Advisor, Santa Monica College; Member, Sigma Xi; Organizer, Class and High School Reunion; Science Fair Judge, Judging Policy Committee Member, Volunteer, California State University; Volunteer Journal Article Referee, Various Journals; Founding Member, Past President, Santa Monica High School Alumni Association; Volunteer, Friends of the Library; Volunteer, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Outreach, Various Schools and Student Groups; Volunteer, Boards For Various Colleges and Engineering Schools
Creative Works:
Contributor, Starshade Future Mission Analysis; Author, 270 Published Papers
Achievements:
18 Patents; Featured, 1 of 9 Top Professional, Wall Street Journal
Awards:
Recipient, UCLA Samueli School of Engineering Professional Achievement Award, University of California, Los Angeles (2020); Edward Dixon Alumni Scholar; Regent Scholar, University of California, Los Angeles; Fellow, Northbrook Grumman; Recipient, Best Poster Award; Honoree, Winner, Powerlifting Competition National Championship; Honoree, Santa Monica High School Hall of Fame
Memberships:
Fellow, SPIE; Associate Fellow, AIAA; Member, American Chemical Society; Member, American Astronomical Society; Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science; Member, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Family:
Married
Two Siblings
Two Nephews
One Niece
Two Godchildren
Hobbies:
Cooking; Reading; Spending time with his wife; Playing with his cats; Gardening