Jessica Birchall
About Jessica Birchall
Jessica Birchall is a Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in technical management and software engineering.
Current Title and Role
Jessica Birchall currently works as a Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. She has been in this role since 2016, contributing her expertise to various engineering projects.
Previous Positions at Lockheed Martin
Before her current position, Jessica Birchall had an extensive career at Lockheed Martin. She held several titles, including Subcontract Program Manager, Hardware Certified Principal Engineer and Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineering Manager, Hardware-software Integration Lead, and Software Engineer. Her tenure at Lockheed Martin spanned from 2002 to 2016 in Bethesda, Maryland, United States, where she garnered extensive experience in managing software and hardware integration projects.
Educational Background
Jessica Birchall has a strong educational foundation in software engineering and computer science. She earned a Master of Science in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from San Jose State University, attained from 1999 to 2001.
Technical Expertise and Management Skills
Jessica Birchall is well-versed in the technical management of payload hardware and has a proven track record in identifying and resolving issues within cross-functional teams. She excels in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with external vendors and customers, making her a valuable asset in proposal efforts and subcontract management.
Professional Motivation and Leadership
Jessica Birchall is motivated to expand her leadership experience while building on her engineering and program management skills. Her career reflects a dedication to improving technical processes and fostering team collaboration to achieve project success.