Phil Driggers
About Phil Driggers
Phil Driggers serves as the GOES GEO-XO Imager Instrument Manager at Bastion Technologies, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in managing instrument systems for various NASA projects, including the Hubble Space Telescope and NOAA's geostationary weather satellites.
Current Role at Bastion Technologies
Phil Driggers serves as the GOES GEO-XO Imager Instrument Manager at Bastion Technologies, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he oversees the development and management of imaging instruments for NOAA's next generation geostationary weather satellites. His responsibilities include ensuring the successful integration and operation of the imager instrument, contributing to advancements in weather monitoring technology.
Previous Experience at Bastion Technologies
Driggers has held multiple positions at Bastion Technologies, Inc. He worked as the LISA Telescope Instrument Manager for six months in 2019 and as the JPSS Flight Senior Instrument Technology Manager from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he served as the SNPP & JPSS VIIRS Instrument Manager from 2010 to 2018 and as a Planetary Science New Business Instrument Systems Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Bastion Technologies spans various roles focused on instrument management and technology development.
Experience at Other Organizations
Prior to his current role, Driggers worked at several organizations, including Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT) as the JWST MIRI Instrument Manager from 2006 to 2010, and Swales Aerospace in the same capacity from 2004 to 2006. He also held positions at Ball Aerospace as a Flight Software Engineer and Software & Operations Manager for the Hubble Space Telescope. His diverse experience encompasses both engineering and management roles in the aerospace sector.
Educational Background
Phil Driggers studied at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering Physics and Applied Mathematics from 1989 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and mathematics, which supports his extensive career in aerospace and instrument management.
Achievements in Space Imaging Technology
Driggers has contributed to significant advancements in space imaging technology, particularly during his time as Software & Operations Manager for the Hubble Space Telescope Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS). His work has played a crucial role in the development and management of imaging instruments for various NASA projects, enhancing capabilities in both planetary science and weather satellite applications.