Britt Christy
About Britt Christy
Britt Christy is a Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in Computer Engineering and has contributed to the development of flight software and mission operations for multiple spacecraft.
Work at Millennium Space Systems
Britt Christy has been employed at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, since 2015. Initially serving as a Spacecraft Software Engineer, Britt transitioned to the role of Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer in 2019. In this capacity, Britt focuses on developing flight software and mission operations interfaces, particularly for the Altair Pathfinder program. Britt also writes software drivers for a new propulsion system and contributes to the operation of multiple spacecraft that have been launched.
Education and Expertise
Britt Christy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where studies were completed from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, Britt attended Santa Barbara City College for a year studying Computer Engineering and also studied Astrophysics at Santa Monica College from 2008 to 2011, achieving a 3.5 GPA. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both computer engineering and astrophysics.
Background in Quality Assurance and Internships
Before joining Millennium Space Systems, Britt worked at Liaison Technologies as a Quality Assurance professional for three months in 2014 in Santa Barbara, CA. Additionally, Britt completed a two-month internship at Caltech in 2014, contributing to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) project in Pasadena, CA. These experiences contributed to Britt's development in software engineering and quality assurance.
Mentorship and Leadership Roles
In the current role at Millennium Space Systems, Britt Christy takes on mentorship responsibilities, helping to train and guide new engineers. This involves improving their skills and performance within the team. Britt's leadership in this capacity supports the professional development of colleagues and enhances team effectiveness.