Kimberly Austin
About Kimberly Austin
Kimberly Austin serves as the Systems Engineering & Integration Lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2023. With over two decades of experience in the defense industry, she specializes in software and design requirements and verification.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Kimberly Austin currently serves as the Systems Engineering & Integration Lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2023, contributing her expertise in systems engineering and integration on-site. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior System Engineer at the same laboratory from 2020 to 2023. Her experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory encompasses a range of responsibilities that support the laboratory's mission.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Kimberly Austin worked at Lockheed Martin as a System Engineer from 2001 to 2005. During her four years in Sunnyvale, she gained valuable experience in the defense industry, focusing on systems engineering principles and practices. This role laid the foundation for her subsequent career in systems engineering.
Background in Aerospace at Aerojet Rocketdyne
Kimberly Austin spent ten years at Aerojet Rocketdyne, where she worked as a Systems Engineer, Sr. Stf from 2005 to 2015 in the Sacramento, California area. Her tenure at Aerojet Rocketdyne allowed her to further develop her skills in systems engineering and contribute to various aerospace projects. This experience enhanced her understanding of software and design requirements in the defense sector.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Austin earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in computer science principles, which she applies in her roles within the defense industry. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in software and design requirements, verification, and effective strategy implementation.
Leadership and Management Skills
Kimberly Austin possesses strong time management and leadership skills that are essential for supporting project assignments. Her ability to manage resources effectively has contributed to her success in producing profitable outcomes in her projects. She demonstrates a strong capability to design and implement strategies that aid in the development of new products, showcasing her leadership in the systems engineering domain.