Kelly Seiler Vocke
About Kelly Seiler Vocke
Kelly Seiler Vocke serves as the Production Test Lead at General Atomics, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in avionics engineering and has held various roles in companies such as Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, Qualcomm, and Cisco.
Current Role at General Atomics
Kelly Seiler Vocke serves as the Production Test Lead at General Atomics, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she coordinates test support for significant programs such as the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) and the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS). She has been instrumental in developing internal and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) test procedures across various General Atomics locations. Additionally, she supports change requests, proposal efforts, make-buy analysis, and cost estimating, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of production testing.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Prior to her current role, Kelly Seiler Vocke worked at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems from 2007 to 2014. She held the position of Avionics Responsible Engineer for five years in San Diego, CA, where she oversaw avionics systems and ensured compliance with engineering standards. During her tenure, she also worked as an Engineer for two years, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the organization.
Internship Experience
Kelly Seiler Vocke gained early industry experience through internships at notable companies. In 2001, she worked as a Manufacturing Intern at Qualcomm for two months in San Diego, CA. Additionally, she completed a three-month R&D internship at Disney in 2007 in Glendale, CA. These internships provided her with foundational skills and insights into the manufacturing and research and development sectors.
Educational Background
Kelly Seiler Vocke studied Electrical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from 2002 to 2007. She completed her secondary education at Mount Carmel High School, laying the groundwork for her future studies in engineering.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Throughout her career, Kelly Seiler Vocke has developed strong technical skills, particularly in automated testing. She oversaw the development of automated test fixtures using LabView and boundary scan technology. At General Atomics, she developed the CVN-79 Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) program, showcasing her expertise in testing and quality assurance processes.