Becca Stokes
About Becca Stokes
Becca Stokes is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Motional, where she leads thermal, fluids, and structural analysis for the self-driving car platform. She previously worked at Uber and SpaceX, and holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at Motional
Becca Stokes currently holds the position of Senior Mechanical Engineer at Motional, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she conducts thermal, fluids, and structural analysis for the self-driving car platform. Additionally, she serves as the lead analyst in the vehicle engineering department, contributing to the development and optimization of autonomous vehicle technologies.
Previous Experience at Uber
Before joining Motional, Becca Stokes worked at Uber for three years as a Hardware Engineer from 2018 to 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She began her tenure at Uber as a Hardware Engineering Intern from 2015 to 2017, also in Pittsburgh. Her experience at Uber involved various hardware engineering tasks that contributed to the company's projects.
Experience at SpaceX
In 2017, Becca Stokes worked at SpaceX as an Associate Engineer for a brief period of three months in Hawthorne, California. This role provided her with exposure to advanced engineering practices in the aerospace industry, further enhancing her technical skills and experience.
Education and Expertise
Becca Stokes earned her Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, which she obtained from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
High School Education
Becca Stokes completed her high school education at Richard Montgomery High School from 2009 to 2013. This foundational education set the stage for her future studies in mechanical engineering and her subsequent career in the engineering field.