John Bowen
About John Bowen
John Bowen is the Vice President of Spacecraft Engineering at Astranis Space Technologies, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a BS/MS in Aerospace Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and has previously held engineering roles at Orbital Sciences Corporation and Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems.
Work at Astranis
John Bowen has served as the Vice President of Spacecraft Engineering at Astranis Space Technologies since 2017. In this role, he has led the Program Management team for Astranis's first GEO mission, Arcturus. He has directed multiple teams within the company, including Assembly, Integration & Testing (AI&T), Mission Operations, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), and Propulsion. His contributions have been significant in shaping the engineering strategies and operational capabilities of the organization.
Education and Expertise
John Bowen studied Aerospace Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from 2003 to 2009. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in spacecraft engineering, contributing to his roles in various engineering capacities throughout his career.
Previous Experience
Before joining Astranis, John Bowen held several engineering positions. He worked as a Lecturer at California Polytechnic State University from 2007 to 2008. He then served as a Senior Engineer in Space Systems at Orbital Sciences Corporation from 2009 to 2013. Following that, he was the Mission Engineering Lead at Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems LLC from 2013 to 2016. These roles helped him develop a comprehensive skill set in spacecraft design and mission engineering.
Leadership in Aerospace Engineering
At Astranis, John Bowen has played a pivotal role in leading teams and projects. He served as a GNC individual contributor and team lead during the early stages of the company. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing the company's mission objectives and enhancing its engineering capabilities.