Wesley (Buck) Williams
About Wesley (Buck) Williams
Wesley (Buck) Williams is a Spacecraft Structures Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in mechanical engineering and experience in spacecraft systems testing and modeling.
Work at Millennium Space Systems
Wesley Williams has been employed at Millennium Space Systems as a Spacecraft Structures Engineer since 2018. In this role, he manages structural qualification testing on spacecraft systems, which includes test design, conduct, data reduction, analysis, and reporting. His responsibilities also involve identifying and procuring materials, processes, and facilities essential for delivering qualified spacecraft structures. His expertise contributes to the development and reliability of spacecraft systems.
Previous Experience at SpaceX
Wesley Williams has held multiple internship positions at SpaceX. He worked as an Avionics Engineer Intern in Hawthorne, California, for five months in 2016. In 2017, he served as an Associate Engineer Intern for three months in Redmond, Washington. These roles provided him with valuable experience in the aerospace industry and contributed to his technical skills in spacecraft engineering.
Experience at PolySat
Prior to his current role, Wesley Williams worked at PolySat as an Engineering Project Manager from 2014 to 2017. His tenure lasted three years and involved overseeing engineering projects related to satellite technology. This position allowed him to gain experience in project management within the aerospace sector, further enhancing his engineering capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Wesley Williams studied Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His academic journey spanned from 2012 to 2017, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. This education supports his current work in spacecraft structures and engineering.
Early Career at TIC - The Industrial Company
Wesley Williams began his career as a Field Engineer at TIC - The Industrial Company in 2013. He worked in this capacity for three months in Mountain Pass, California. This early experience in the engineering field contributed to his understanding of engineering processes and project execution.