Michael Just
About Michael Just
Michael Just is a Manufacturing Engineer II at Redwire Space, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various roles in manufacturing and design engineering, including positions at Vektek, LLC and Roccor, LLC.
Work at Redwire Space
Michael Just has been employed at Redwire Space as a Manufacturing Engineer II since 2021. In this role, he focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and contributing to the development of satellite technology. His work is based in Longmont, Colorado, where he has been part of the team for three years. His responsibilities include authoring and revising build instructions for flight programs, aimed at minimizing non-conformance and deviations in satellite manufacturing.
Previous Experience at Vektek, LLC
Before joining Redwire Space, Michael Just worked at Vektek, LLC for a total of six years in various roles. He began as an Engineering Intern in 2014 for two months, followed by a four-year tenure as a Design Engineer from 2014 to 2018. He then served as Product Improvement Lead from 2018 to 2020. In these positions, he contributed to product design and improvement initiatives, enhancing the company's engineering capabilities.
Background in Education
Michael Just studied at The University of Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he attended Johnson County Community College from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provided a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Entrepreneurial Venture in 3D Printing
Michael Just founded RightSide3DPrinting, a company that specializes in creating custom 3D printed topographic maps. The business has since expanded to produce a wide range of 3D printed objects. His expertise in 3D printing techniques has allowed him to implement these methods in spacecraft hardware design, significantly reducing manufacturing time and costs.
Experience at Roccor, LLC
In addition to his roles at Vektek, LLC and Redwire Space, Michael Just worked as a Manufacturing Engineer II at Roccor, LLC for eight months in 2021. This position further developed his skills in manufacturing engineering within the aerospace sector, contributing to his overall professional experience in the field.