Athena Abourezk
About Athena Abourezk
Athena Abourezk serves as the Mission Operations Lead Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in aerospace engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and previously held various engineering roles at Millennium and an internship at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Current Role at Millennium Space Systems
Athena Abourezk serves as the Mission Operations Lead Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing mission operations and ensuring the successful execution of spacecraft missions. Her position is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, where she applies her expertise in aerospace engineering to lead mission operations teams.
Previous Experience at Millennium Space Systems
Before her current role, Athena Abourezk worked at Millennium Space Systems in various engineering capacities. She served as a Mission Operations Engineer from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to mission planning and execution. Prior to that, she held the position of Spacecraft Thermal Engineer from 2018 to 2019, focusing on thermal analysis and design for spacecraft systems. Both roles were based in El Segundo, California.
Internship at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
In 2017, Athena Abourezk completed a three-month internship at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. During this internship, she gained practical experience in mechanical engineering, contributing to projects that support space exploration missions. This experience provided her with valuable insights into the aerospace industry and enhanced her engineering skills.
Education in Aerospace Engineering
Athena Abourezk studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2014 to 2018, where she earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, preparing her for a career in the aerospace sector. The program emphasized hands-on learning and technical skills relevant to spacecraft design and operations.