Michael Staab
About Michael Staab
Michael Staab is a Staff Systems Engineer at General Atomics, with a diverse background in aerospace engineering and extensive experience in various roles at NASA and other organizations. He has contributed to numerous space missions and aspires to become a NASA astronaut.
Work at General Atomics
Michael Staab currently serves as a Staff Systems Engineer at General Atomics, a position he has held since 2024. He works on-site in Englewood, Colorado. His role involves applying his extensive engineering expertise to various systems projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman
Michael Staab worked at Northrop Grumman in multiple capacities. He served as the Mission Architect/PNT Lead for the LunaNet project from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a Fault Management and System Autonomy Engineer for the Habitation and Logistics Outpost Module from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Northrop Grumman provided him with significant experience in systems engineering and project management.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Contributions
At NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Michael Staab held several key positions. He was the Principal Investigator for the Mars Constellation Relay Network from 2018 to 2019 and served as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer and Flight Director for the Mars Exploration Rover Program from 2017 to 2019. He also contributed as a Fault Protection/Flight System Systems Engineer for the NASA-ISRO SAR Mission from 2019 to 2020. His work supported numerous NASA missions, including the Cassini and Mars Perseverance Rover missions.
Educational Background
Michael Staab earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Wichita State University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2013. He furthered his education at Georgia Institute of Technology, where he obtained a Master’s Degree in the same field from 2014 to 2015. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in aerospace engineering.
Military Service and Current Role
Michael Staab has served in the U.S. Navy Reserve since 2017, currently holding the position of Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer. He has been involved in various roles, including In-Assignment Processing Officer and Assistant Administration Officer. His military service complements his engineering career, providing him with additional experience in aerospace operations and leadership.