Elliot Owen
About Elliot Owen
Elliot Owen is a Battery Mechanical Engineer currently working at Zipline since 2022, focusing on developing advanced battery solutions for transportation technologies. He has previous experience at Tesla, SpaceX, and founded Electric Era, holding degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Zipline
Elliot Owen currently serves as a Battery Mechanical Engineer at Zipline, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he focuses on developing high-performance, low-cost battery solutions for future transportation technologies. His role involves addressing complex challenges related to mechanical, electrical, thermal, and magnetic constraints in battery design and implementation.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Before joining Zipline, Elliot Owen worked as a Battery Engineering Systems Intern at Tesla for two months in 2017. His internship took place in both Palo Alto, CA, and Sparks, NV. During this time, he contributed to projects aimed at enhancing battery engineering systems, gaining valuable experience in the electric vehicle industry.
Experience at SpaceX
Elliot Owen has held multiple roles at SpaceX. He first worked as a Production Test Automation Intern in 2015 for two months in Hawthorne, CA. Later, in 2018, he served as an Associate Engineer-Post Grad, focusing on Dragon (D2) Structures for an additional two months. His work at SpaceX involved engaging with advanced aerospace technologies and contributing to the development of space vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Elliot Owen earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), completing his studies from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in solving complex engineering problems.
Founding Electric Era
Elliot Owen was the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Electric Era, a role he held from 2020 to 2022 in Seattle, Washington. In this position, he focused on developing innovative battery technologies, leveraging his knowledge and experience in the field to drive advancements in energy solutions.