Maddie Garcia
About Maddie Garcia
Maddie Garcia is a Mission Operations Engineer currently employed at Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, since 2024. She has a background in engineering and planetary science, with previous internships at notable organizations such as SpaceX and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Work at Millennium Space Systems
Maddie Garcia currently serves as a Mission Operations Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing to various mission operations initiatives. The company focuses on developing advanced satellite systems and solutions, and Garcia's engineering expertise plays a significant role in supporting these objectives.
Previous Experience at Venturi Astrolab, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Maddie Garcia worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Venturi Astrolab, Inc. in 2021. This internship lasted for two months and took place in Hawthorne, California. During this time, she gained practical experience in mechanical engineering within the aerospace sector.
Internship Experience at SpaceX
In 2018, Maddie Garcia completed a three-month internship at SpaceX. This experience provided her with insights into the aerospace industry and the engineering processes involved in spacecraft development. Her role contributed to her foundational knowledge in engineering practices.
Educational Background at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Maddie Garcia studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she pursued a Bachelor of Science (SB) in Aerospace Engineering from 2016 to 2020. Following this, she continued her education at MIT, focusing on Planetary Science and earning a Master of Science (SM) from 2021 to 2024. Her academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both aerospace and planetary sciences.
Research and Internship at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Maddie Garcia has extensive experience at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). She held multiple roles, including Engineering Intern in 2017 and 2019, and Systems Engineering Co-Op from 2020 to 2021. Her work at JPL involved various engineering tasks that contributed to ongoing space missions and projects, enhancing her technical skills and understanding of systems engineering.