Lucille Drogalis
About Lucille Drogalis
Lucille Drogalis is an Avionics, Instruments & GNC Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Lucille Drogalis serves as an Avionics, Instruments & GNC Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN, holding this position since 2020. In her role, she is responsible for the development and integration of guidance, navigation, and control systems for aerospace applications. Her expertise ensures that the avionics systems are designed, tested, and operated to meet the rigorous requirements of Blue Origin's aerospace programs.
Previous Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Before taking on her current role, Lucille Drogalis worked as an Aerospace Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed significantly to various aerospace projects, focusing on system design and performance analysis. Her contributions were pivotal in advancing the company's technical capabilities in aerospace engineering.
Experience at Leidos
Lucille Drogalis has extensive experience at Leidos, where she held multiple positions over the years. She worked as a Mechanical Engineer II in the Greater Seattle Area from 2016 to 2017, and earlier as a Junior Engineer in 2014. She also completed two summer internships in 2012 and 2013 in Poulsbo, WA. This multifaceted experience at Leidos provided her with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and hands-on technical skills.
Academic Research at MIT
Lucille Drogalis's research experience includes working as a Graduate Researcher at MIT from 2014 to 2016. During this period, she was involved in advanced mechanical engineering projects, where she conducted significant research and contributed to academic papers. Additionally, she served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2012 to 2013, furthering her understanding and expertise in mechanical and ocean engineering.
Educational Background at MIT
Lucille Drogalis earned her Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating in 2016. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering, also at MIT, in 2014. Her strong academic background laid the groundwork for her successful career in aerospace and mechanical engineering.