Gilles Djoko
About Gilles Djoko
Gilles Djoko is the Space Station Program Manager at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and a strong background in both civil and defense sectors.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Since 2022, Gilles Djoko has been serving as the Space Station Program Manager at BLUE ORIGIN. Based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, he is responsible for overseeing space station projects and initiatives, with emphasis on logistics and engineering. His role includes advancing the development of space destinations such as the Orbital Reef project.
Experience at Northrop Grumman
From 2019 to 2022, Gilles Djoko worked at Northrop Grumman as a Senior Principal Space Systems Engineering Lead. Throughout his three-year tenure in the Baltimore, Maryland Area, he was instrumental in managing the intricate details of space systems engineering projects, contributing to Northrop Grumman’s space sector capabilities.
Role at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Gilles Djoko was employed at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center from 2017 to 2019. During his two years in Greenbelt, MD, he held the positions of Spectrum Manager and Senior Space Systems Engineer, where he managed spectrum allocation and advanced space systems engineering tasks for various NASA projects.
Educational Background
Gilles Djoko has an extensive educational background in engineering. He earned a Doctor of Engineering in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management from The George Washington University (2017-2019). He also holds a Master's degree in Engineering from the University of Maryland (2014-2016) and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the same institution (2012-2014). Additionally, he achieved an Associate of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Montgomery College (2010-2012).
Early Career and Technical Roles
Before rising through the ranks in the aerospace sector, Gilles Djoko accumulated valuable technical experience. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at Montgomery College (2011-2012), an Engineering Technician at Silicon Technology in Douala, Cameroon (2003-2005), and a Comcast Telecom LeadTec at Comcast (2006-2014). These roles helped build his foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Versatility in Aerospace and Engineering
Gilles Djoko has demonstrated versatility across both civil and defense aerospace sectors. His career includes roles at Lockheed Martin as an Avionics IPT Lead (2015-2017) and at Sikorsky as a Senior Guidance Navigation and Controls Systems Design Engineer (2015-2016). His expertise encompasses a range of aerospace challenges, underscoring his adaptive and results-oriented approach.