Brian Stanaway
About Brian Stanaway
Brian Stanaway is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in spacecraft design and engineering.
Company
Brian Stanaway is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. He joined the team in 2023. His work involves engaging with diverse projects from the initial stages of system requirements and definitions through to the final product build, testing, and launch.
Previous Roles at MOMENTUS
From 2019 to 2022, Brian Stanaway worked at MOMENTUS as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. During this time, he was involved in various engineering projects, utilizing his expertise in mechanical systems to contribute to the company's initiatives.
Experience at Maxar Technologies
Between 2016 and 2019, Brian held the position of Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Spacecraft Configuration Design at Maxar Technologies. In this role, he led the design and configuration of spacecraft, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Roles at Space Systems Loral
Brian's tenure at Space Systems Loral included several roles. He was a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Propulsion Systems (Configuration) from 2015 to 2016, a Spacecraft Mechanical Systems Engineer from 2014 to 2015, a Thermal Analyst from 2013 to 2014, and a Mechanical Design Engineer from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed internships with the company in 2010 and 2011.
Education and Expertise
Brian Stanaway obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his career, enabling him to work on over 10 spacecraft design projects and collaborate with teams across various disciplines.