Alexandria Langford
About Alexandria Langford
Alexandria Langford is a Senior Hardware Test Engineer at Joby Aviation, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Astronautical Engineering and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California.
Work at Joby Aviation
Alexandria Langford has been employed at Joby Aviation since 2021, serving as a Senior Hardware Test Engineer. In this role, she is responsible for testing and validating hardware components critical to the company's innovative aerial mobility solutions. Her work contributes to the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which are designed to transform urban transportation.
Education and Expertise
Alexandria Langford holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Astronautical Engineering from the University of Southern California, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, completing her studies from 2014 to 2015. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles applicable to aerospace and hardware testing.
Background
Alexandria Langford began her career with various internships and positions in the aerospace sector. She worked at The Aerospace Corporation as an Electric Propulsion Engineer Intern and later as a Propulsion Engineer Graduate Intern in 2014. She also gained experience at NASA Ames Research Center as a Mechanical Design Engineer and a Pathways Graduate Intern. Her diverse background includes roles at Boeing and Sikorsky, where she further developed her engineering skills.
Professional Experience
Before joining Joby Aviation, Alexandria Langford worked at Butterfly Network, Inc. as a Hardware Test Engineer for two years, from 2019 to 2021. Her previous roles also include a position as a Ground Test Engineer at Sikorsky from 2016 to 2019 and as a Graduate Intern at NASA Ames Research Center. Her cumulative experience in various engineering roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of hardware testing and aerospace engineering.
Internships and Early Career
Alexandria Langford's early career included significant internships that shaped her professional development. She served as a Student Engineer Co-op at Johnson Space Center in 2012 and held multiple internships at The Aerospace Corporation in 2013 and 2014. These positions provided her with hands-on experience in propulsion and electric propulsion engineering, laying the groundwork for her future roles in the aerospace industry.