Megan Zimmerman
About Megan Zimmerman
Megan Zimmerman is a Technical Recruiter with extensive experience in the recruitment sector, particularly in autonomous flight technology. She has held various roles in organizations such as Aptiv, Syracuse University, and Near Earth Autonomy, and has a strong educational background in Communications and Higher Education Management.
Current Role at Near Earth Autonomy
Megan Zimmerman serves as a Technical Recruiter at Near Earth Autonomy, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she focuses on recruiting talent for innovative projects in the field of autonomous flight technology. Her work supports the development of advanced aviation solutions, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing autonomous systems.
Previous Experience in Recruiting
Megan has extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations. She worked at Aptiv as a Recruiter from 2018 to 2019, and prior to that, she held positions at RightClick Recruiting as a Senior Recruiting Associate and at Jive Software as a Recruiting Coordinator. Her background includes roles that emphasize recruiting for technology and operations, showcasing her adaptability in different sectors.
Educational Background
Megan Zimmerman holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the State University of New York College at Brockport, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Management from the University of Pittsburgh, completing her studies from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she spent 11 months studying at Leiden University in 2009, broadening her academic experience.
Expertise in Autonomous Systems Recruitment
Megan possesses specialized knowledge in recruiting for autonomous flight technology companies. She has been involved in efforts that support the creation of technology enabling aircraft to autonomously inspect, map, survey, and transport. Her expertise extends to system design and development recruitment, focusing on real-world testing and delivery of autonomous systems.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Megan began her career with various internships that laid the foundation for her recruitment expertise. She served as a Staffing Intern at Hillside Family of Agencies and as a Human Resources Intern at SUNY Brockport, both in 2011. Additionally, she gained experience as an Intern Program Manager/HR Coordinator at Gigamon from 2014 to 2016, where she contributed to managing internship programs and HR functions.