David Godsey
About David Godsey
David Godsey is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in optical engineering and satellite systems.
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
David Godsey is currently working at Sandia National Laboratories. He holds multiple roles, including Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Optical Engineer, and Systems Engineering in Optical Systems. His tenure at Sandia National Laboratories demonstrates his extensive involvement and expertise in optical engineering and systems engineering. This work has encompassed various facets of satellite payload development, including command and control capabilities, stray light analysis, and optical tolerancing for telescope projects.
Title: Distinguished Member Of Technical Staff
David Godsey serves as a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role, he engages in advanced engineering tasks, contributing significantly to the development and optimization of satellite payloads. His responsibilities involve conducting trade studies, optical testing, and verification processes, as well as leading initiatives in both electrical and optical testing domains.
Education: Optical Sciences & Engineering, University of New Mexico
David Godsey earned a Master's degree in Optical Sciences & Engineering from The University of New Mexico, completing his studies from 2006 to 2008. This advanced education provided him with a robust foundation in optical sciences, which has underpinned his extensive work in satellite system design, testing, and analysis at Sandia National Laboratories.
Education: Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University
David Godsey obtained his BS in Computer Engineering from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. This degree laid the groundwork for his technical expertise and career trajectory, which initially began in technical support and systems administration before transitioning into more specialized roles in optical and systems engineering.
Background: Technical Support and Systems Administration
Prior to his current roles, David Godsey worked at Verio Web Hosting and NTT/Verio as a Systems Administrator and Technical Support Level II from 1999 to 2004. These positions involved managing technical support and systems administration tasks, providing him with early career experience in IT systems and support.
Achievements: Contributions to Satellite Payload Development
David Godsey has made significant contributions to the space industry over the past 12 years. His work includes the development of ground systems and testers for satellite payloads, leading optical and electrical testing processes, and creating image improvement algorithms. Additionally, he has been involved in data collection strategies and engineering trade studies to enhance satellite payload capabilities. Recently, he has engaged in stray light and self-emission modeling for satellite systems and optical tolerancing for telescope projects.