Otto Lu Steffes, Ph.D
About Otto Lu Steffes, Ph.D
Otto Lu Steffes, Ph.D, is a Systems Engineer IV specializing in Mission Assurance at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company. He has extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies, including L3Harris Technologies and Stellant Systems, and holds advanced degrees in Materials Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Current Role at Millennium Space Systems
Otto Lu Steffes, Ph.D., serves as a Systems Engineer IV in Mission Assurance at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company. He has held this position since 2023, working in El Segundo, California. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of systems throughout their lifecycle, contributing to the company's mission assurance objectives.
Previous Experience at L3Harris Technologies
Prior to his current role, Steffes worked at L3Harris Technologies as Engineer III in TWT & EP Manufacturing Engineering from 2020 to 2021. His tenure lasted one year in Torrance, California. He also held the position of Engineer at L3Harris Technologies from 2019 to 2020 for eight months, continuing his focus on manufacturing engineering.
Experience at Stellant Systems, Inc.
Steffes has experience at Stellant Systems, Inc., where he worked as Engineer III in TWT & EP Manufacturing Engineering for four months in 2021 and as Engineer IV in TWT Project Engineering for ten months in 2022. Both roles were based in Torrance, California, contributing to his expertise in engineering processes.
Educational Background in Materials Science
Otto Lu Steffes earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. He also obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science from the same institution, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, achieved from 2006 to 2010.
Early Career and Internships
Steffes began his career with a summer internship at Abbott Laboratories in 2009, where he gained initial industry experience. He also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2010 to 2015, where he contributed to research in materials science during his doctoral studies.