Amy Bozek
About Amy Bozek
Amy Bozek serves as the EMALS Chief Engineer in the Electromagnetic Systems Division at General Atomics, where she oversees the design and testing of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System. With a strong educational background in mechanical engineering, she has played a key role in securing significant contracts and leads investigations into test failures.
Work at General Atomics
Amy Bozek serves as the EMALS Chief Engineer in the Electromagnetic Systems Division at General Atomics. She has held this position since 2011, contributing over 13 years of experience in Southern California. In her role, she has technical responsibility for systems, subsystems, software design, and integrated testing for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS). Bozek frequently travels to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey and the CVN 78 aircraft carrier in Newport News, Virginia, for testing purposes. Her work involves leading multi-subsystem test failure investigations and providing budget and schedule earned value updates to Cost Accounting.
Education and Expertise
Amy Bozek has a strong educational background in mechanical engineering. She studied at Penn State University from 1984 to 1986, where she focused on Mechanical Engineering. She then attended Geneva College from 1987 to 1989, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME). Bozek furthered her education at San Diego State University from 1990 to 1995, where she specialized in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Thermal Science, earning a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME). This extensive education underpins her expertise in the field.
Background
Amy Bozek has built a career in mechanical engineering with a focus on electromagnetic systems. Her journey began at Penn State University, followed by Geneva College, and culminated at San Diego State University. Since joining General Atomics in 2011, she has been instrumental in the development and testing of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS). Bozek's role requires her to manage complex technical responsibilities and collaborate with various teams to ensure project success.
Achievements
Amy Bozek was part of the successful proposal team that secured over $1 billion in contracts for the CVN 79 and CVN 80 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Production. Her contributions have been significant in advancing the capabilities of the EMALS project. In her position, she leads investigations into multi-subsystem test failures, ensuring that challenges are addressed effectively to maintain project timelines and objectives.