Olivia Borgue
About Olivia Borgue
Olivia Borgue serves as the Head of Space Engineering at OffWorld, where she leads the design and development of microwave-based volatiles extraction systems. With a strong background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in the space sector, she engages in contract negotiations and plays a key role in project proposal writing.
Work at OffWorld
Currently, Olivia Borgue serves as the Head of Space Engineering at OffWorld, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads the design and development of microwave-based volatiles extraction and condensation systems. She focuses on aligning the lunar ice processing unit engineering team with the company's strategic goals and enhancing collaboration within the industry. Additionally, she engages in contract negotiations with space agencies and partners to advance OffWorld's lunar projects. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at OffWorld for two months in 2023.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Borgue has an extensive educational background in engineering. She achieved her Engineer's degree (Master) in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Balseiro, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. She later pursued a PhD in Product Development at Chalmers University of Technology, completing her studies from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering from Halmstad University, which she completed in 2017. Her expertise spans mechanical design, space systems engineering, and strategic leadership in engineering projects.
Background
Olivia Borgue has a diverse professional background in engineering and research. She worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Carlini Station in Antarctica during the 2015 Antarctic Winter Campaign. Following this, she served as a Research and Development Engineer at CNEA for two years. She also held a position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at SnT, Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust, from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she has experience as a Guest Lecturer at the International Space University and as a Guest Researcher at SITAEL in Italy.
Achievements
Olivia Borgue has contributed significantly to various projects and initiatives throughout her career. She plays a key role in proposal writing and budgeting for projects funded by the Luxembourg Space Agency and the European Space Agency. Her responsibilities include test and simulation planning according to ECSS standards to advance technology readiness levels. Her strategic leadership has been instrumental in aligning engineering teams with organizational objectives, particularly in the context of lunar ice processing.