Callan Whitney
About Callan Whitney
Callan Whitney is a Spacecraft Systems Engineer currently working at Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, where he leads initiatives in Model-Based Systems Engineering. He has a background in aerospace engineering, with experience in various roles including project management and systems engineering across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Millennium Space Systems
Callan Whitney currently serves as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, since 2023. In this role, Whitney is involved in various aspects of spacecraft systems engineering, contributing to the development and integration of advanced technologies. Whitney's expertise includes leading Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives, which enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of spacecraft design and development processes.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Prior to joining Millennium Space Systems, Callan Whitney gained extensive experience in aerospace engineering through various roles. Whitney worked as a Student Researcher at PolySat from 2019 to 2022, where involvement in CubeSat projects was prominent. Additionally, Whitney served as an Aerospace Engineer at Cal Poly Racing for six months in 2019, contributing to the design and development of racing vehicles. Whitney also held positions at ETOILES as Lead Systems Engineer and Project Manager for the PowerSat project, further solidifying expertise in systems engineering.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
Callan Whitney studied Aerospace Engineering at Cal Poly, focusing on Astronautics, and completed a minor in Astronomy. This educational journey spanned from 2019 to 2023, culminating in a degree that provided a strong foundation in aerospace principles and practices. Whitney's academic background is complemented by a High School Diploma from Barrington High School, achieved in 2019.
Internship Experience and Early Career
Callan Whitney's early career includes several internships that provided valuable hands-on experience. In 2017, Whitney interned at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport for one month. Following this, Whitney worked as an intern at Barrington Town Hall from 2018 to 2019, gaining insights into project management and teamwork. A summer internship in 2022 at Millennium Space Systems as a Systems Engineering intern further prepared Whitney for a full-time role in the aerospace industry.
Interests and Personal Projects
Outside of professional commitments, Callan Whitney has a strong interest in filmmaking and content creation, particularly on YouTube. Whitney also enjoys home cooking, wine, and cocktails, and values time spent in nature, especially in forests and mountains. Additionally, Whitney is passionate about small spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) and Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), as well as Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) and its integration with MBSE.