Casey Thompson
About Casey Thompson
Casey Thompson is a Senior Launch Operations Engineer with a diverse background in aerospace and defense, having worked at Northrop Grumman, Orbital ATK, and the US Navy.
Title
Casey Thompson serves as a Senior Launch Operations Engineer. In this role, Thompson brings extensive experience in launch operations and engineering to the position.
Professional Experience at Northrop Grumman Corporation
Casey Thompson worked at Northrop Grumman Corporation as a Senior Program Manager. This role, which lasted for 5 months in 2018 to 2019, was located in Falls Church, Virginia. During this period, Thompson contributed to managing and overseeing various programs within the corporation.
Experience at Orbital Atk
Casey Thompson held multiple positions at Orbital Atk. As a Program Manager in 2018, Thompson worked in Dulles, Virginia, for 6 months. Prior to this, Thompson served as a Principal Systems Engineer at the same company from 2017 to 2018 for 5 months.
Service in the US Navy
Casey Thompson accrued significant experience in the US Navy over several roles. Thompson served as a Strike Operations Officer from 2015 to 2017 and as a Flight Test Program Manager and Test Pilot from 2013 to 2015, both based in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Thompson held the role of F and A-18 Pilot and Air-to-ground Weapons and Tactics Officer from 2007 to 2010.
Education and Academic Background
Casey Thompson holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Purdue University, completed between 2016 and 2019. Thompson also graduated from the United States Naval Test Pilot School after a year-long program from 2012 to 2013. He holds a Master of Science in Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, completed in 2012, and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, completed in 2004.