Whitney Hopple
About Whitney Hopple
Whitney Hopple is a Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer with extensive experience in spacecraft design and engineering. She has held various engineering roles at notable companies, including Millennium Space Systems and Virgin Orbit, and has a strong academic background in Mechanical Engineering and International Studies from Oregon State University.
Current Role at Millennium Space Systems
Whitney Hopple serves as the Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing spacecraft systems engineering, contributing to the design and development of advanced space systems. Her position involves making high-impact technical decisions and managing various aspects of spacecraft design and integration.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Whitney Hopple has a diverse background in aerospace engineering, having worked in several prominent companies. She was a Lead Spacecraft Structures Engineer at Millennium Space Systems for one year from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she held the position of Structures Engineer and Upper Stage Product Owner at Stealth Space Company from 2018 to 2019. Her experience also includes roles at Virgin Orbit as a Mechanical Engineer from 2015 to 2018 and at AC&A as a Composites Engineer and Project Manager from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background in Engineering
Whitney Hopple studied at Oregon State University, where she earned an Honors Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a focus in German, both completed in 2014. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and international perspectives, enhancing her capabilities in the engineering field.
Teaching and Mentorship Experience
Whitney Hopple has experience in teaching and mentorship, having worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Oregon State University from 2011 to 2014. In this role, she supported students in the Honors College, contributing to their academic development. She aims to mentor engineers at a more advanced level, reflecting her commitment to leadership and knowledge sharing within the engineering community.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Whitney Hopple began her career with various internships that provided her with practical experience in engineering. She interned at Glumac as a Mechanical Intern in 2013, at Space Exploration Technologies as a Build Engineering Intern in 2014, and at Innovative Composite Engineering as a Mechanical Engineering Intern in 2014. These roles helped her develop a comprehensive understanding of the design cycle and engineering processes.