Michael Emmons
About Michael Emmons
Michael Emmons is a Senior Defense Systems Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2012. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA and has led various projects in embedded sensor technologies and system qualification for defense applications.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Michael Emmons has served as a Senior Defense Systems Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2012. In this role, he has been responsible for executing various testing protocols, including thermal, mechanical, and flight testing with Department of Defense (DOD) assets. Emmons communicates the results and long-term vision of the embedded sensor portfolio to key stakeholders and resource owners. He also leads system qualification activities for defense systems undergoing Life Extension Programs and oversees project management aspects such as schedule development, budget allocations, and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Michael Emmons holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he also earned his Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in the same field. Additionally, he completed a Graduate Certificate in Systems Design and Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, systems design, and management practices relevant to defense systems.
Background
Emmons has a robust background in defense systems engineering, focusing on embedded sensor and data acquisition technologies. From 2014 to 2019, he led a research and development portfolio aimed at advancing these technologies for defense applications. He has built capabilities for fielding various sensor technologies, including fiber optic displacement and strain sensors, MEMS interface load and pressure sensors, and gas detection systems using infrared spectroscopy and Raman scattering.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Michael Emmons has made significant contributions to the field of defense systems engineering. He has developed a custom digital data acquisition system integrated with flight test units and has led a multidisciplinary team to establish a hardware management system that coordinates material requirements among various stakeholders. Emmons has also represented Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in managing joint qualification activities with external organizations.