Miguel Macias
About Miguel Macias
Miguel Macias is a Project Manager specializing in Structures, with a strong educational background in Aerospace Engineering from prestigious institutions. He has extensive experience in the aerospace industry, having held various engineering roles at companies such as Northrop Grumman, Virgin Orbit, and SpaceX.
Current Role at Divergent 3D
Miguel Macias serves as the Project Manager for Structures at Divergent 3D. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the company's innovative projects in the field of advanced manufacturing and 3D printing. His responsibilities include overseeing structural projects and ensuring that they meet both technical specifications and project timelines.
Education and Expertise
Miguel Macias has a strong educational background in Aerospace Engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, studying from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at Stanford University, where he completed a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from 2007 to 2009. His academic achievements provide a solid foundation for his expertise in aerospace and engineering disciplines.
Professional Background
Miguel Macias has extensive experience in the aerospace industry, having worked in various engineering roles. He began his career at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems as an Alignment and Mechanical Systems Integration, Test, and Launch Engineer from 2004 to 2009. He then transitioned to Space Exploration Technologies as a Propulsion Test Engineer from 2009 to 2011. His career continued at Virgin Galactic, where he served as a Propulsion Development Engineer from 2011 to 2016, and later at Virgin Orbit in multiple roles, including Senior Launch Engineer and Modular Launch Infrastructure Build Lead.
Career Progression at Virgin Orbit
Miguel Macias held several positions at Virgin Orbit, demonstrating his versatility and expertise in aerospace engineering. He worked as a Senior Integration Engineer from 2016 to 2017, followed by a role as Senior Launch Engineer from 2017 to 2021. He then took on the position of Modular Launch Infrastructure Build Lead for a year in 2021-2022. His contributions at Virgin Orbit were significant in advancing launch capabilities.
High School Education
Miguel Macias completed his high school education at South Gate High School, where he studied General Studies and earned his High School Diploma from 1996 to 2000. This foundational education set the stage for his future academic and professional pursuits in engineering.