Kent Gonzales
About Kent Gonzales
Kent Gonzales is a Lead Ground System Engineer with extensive experience in satellite operations and ground systems engineering, currently working at Masten Space Systems since 2021. His career includes roles at various organizations, including Boeing, Raytheon, and the United States Air Force, spanning over two decades.
Current Role at Masten Space Systems
Kent Gonzales serves as the Lead Ground System Engineer at Masten Space Systems. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and management of ground systems that support the company's space operations. His expertise in ground systems engineering plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of Masten's missions.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Kent Gonzales worked at Boeing as a Satellite Operator in two separate periods. His initial tenure lasted for 5 months in 2002, followed by a year-long position from 2003 to 2004. During these roles, he gained valuable experience in satellite operations, contributing to Boeing's aerospace projects in El Segundo, California.
Experience at ASTS
From 2016 to 2021, Kent Gonzales was employed as a Ground System Engineer at ASTS in Greenbelt, Maryland. His responsibilities included overseeing ground systems that facilitate satellite operations. This five-year role allowed him to deepen his expertise in ground systems engineering within the aerospace sector.
Career in Satellite Operations
Kent Gonzales has extensive experience in satellite operations across various organizations. He served as a Senior Satellite Operator at EchoStar Corporation for 7 months in 2009 and at SES Satellites for one year from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he worked as a Ground System Operator at SSC Space U.S. from 2010 to 2014, further enhancing his skills in satellite and ground operations.
Military Background in Satellite Operations
Kent Gonzales began his career in satellite operations with the United States Air Force, where he worked as a Satellite and Ground Operator from 1996 to 2000. This four-year experience in Colorado Springs, Colorado, provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in satellite technology and operations.