Chibueze Uchendu
About Chibueze Uchendu
Chibueze Uchendu is an experienced engineer specializing in advanced arresting gear and electromagnetic aircraft launch systems. He has held various engineering roles at General Atomics and other companies, contributing to the aerospace and defense sectors.
Current Role at General Atomics
Chibueze Uchendu serves as the Advanced Arresting Gear and Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System Lead Test Engineer at General Atomics. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the development and testing of advanced aerospace systems. His role involves overseeing testing protocols and ensuring the functionality of critical systems used in military and commercial aviation.
Previous Experience at General Atomics
Prior to his current role, Uchendu worked as a Test Engineer at General Atomics for three months in 2016. This position was based in San Diego, California, where he gained experience in testing aerospace technologies and systems.
Education and Expertise
Uchendu earned a Master's degree in Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, completed from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in aerospace engineering.
Career Background
Uchendu's career includes various engineering roles. He worked as an Electronics Engineer Summer Intern at Fisher-Price from 2008 to 2009. He also served as a Visual Landing Aid Inservice Electrical Engineer at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he was a Software Validation Engineer at BMW North America through Aerotek from 2014 to 2016.