Christopher Irwin
About Christopher Irwin
Christopher Irwin is a Staff Reliability Engineer with expertise in design for reliability and failure data analysis. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering from UC San Diego and has worked in various roles in reliability engineering since 2004.
Work at Latch
Christopher Irwin has been employed at Latch as a Staff Reliability Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing system reliability and implementing effective predictive designs. His work involves applying his expertise in failure data pipelines and root cause analysis to improve product performance and reliability. Based in San Diego, California, he contributes to Latch's mission of delivering reliable solutions in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Irwin earned a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in lifecycle system reliability and requirements setting. This educational experience supports his current role in reliability engineering, where he applies theoretical knowledge to practical challenges in engineering design.
Background
Before joining Latch, Christopher Irwin worked at Northrop Grumman as a Senior Principal Reliability Engineer from 2015 to 2021. In this position, he was responsible for ensuring the reliability of complex systems. Prior to that, he served as a Quality Assurance Specialist at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) from 2013 to 2015. His career began in the US Navy, where he worked as an Aviation Electronics Technician from 2004 to 2009, gaining hands-on experience in electronics and system maintenance.
Professional Experience
Christopher Irwin has accumulated significant experience in reliability engineering over the years. His tenure at Northrop Grumman involved leading initiatives focused on reliability assessments and corrective actions. At DCMA, he specialized in quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with standards. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of reliability principles, which he applies in his current position at Latch.