Jay Miley
About Jay Miley
Jay Miley is a Senior Mechanical Engineer currently working at Astranis, where he has been employed since 2018. He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering, having previously worked at companies such as PolySat, Millennium Space Systems, and Boeing.
Work at Astranis
Jay Miley has been employed at Astranis as a Senior Mechanical Engineer since 2018. In this role, he has led the design, analysis, and qualification of a 5-meter long on-orbit deployable solar array. His responsibilities include overseeing dynamic environments qualification campaigns and conducting static and dynamic finite element analysis (FEA) of metallic and composite structures using FEMAP/NASTRAN. His experience at Astranis contributes to the company's efforts in developing innovative satellite technology.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Before joining Astranis, Jay Miley gained experience in various mechanical engineering roles. He worked at PolySat as a Mechanical Engineer from 2016 to 2017, where he oversaw dynamic environments qualification campaigns. He also served as a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Intern at Millennium Space Systems for two months in 2017. Additionally, he completed an internship at Bell-Everman, Inc. in 2014 and worked as a Spares Engineering Intern at Boeing in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Jay Miley studied Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2013 to 2017. During his academic career, he also worked as a SMART Tiles Research Assistant for five months in 2017 and served as a Video Producer in the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs from 2015 to 2016. His educational background and diverse experiences have equipped him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Jay Miley has developed high-performance carbon fiber reflector antennas designed to withstand vibroacoustics and thermal distortion. He has managed technical vendor relationships for multiple long-term build-to-print programs, showcasing his ability to coordinate complex engineering projects. His technical skills include conducting finite element analysis (FEA) and overseeing qualification campaigns, which are critical for ensuring the reliability and performance of engineering systems.