Michael Mamanakis
About Michael Mamanakis
Michael Mamanakis is the Chief Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, with a diverse background in aeronautical engineering and military intelligence.
Title: Chief Engineer
Michael Mamanakis holds the position of Chief Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He began this role in 2020 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Michael Mamanakis began his tenure at Sandia National Laboratories in 2014. Initially, he served as a Senior Member of the Technical Staff working as an R&D S&E Aeronautical Engineer for six years. Currently, he holds the role of Chief Engineer.
Previous Positions
Before becoming Chief Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, Michael Mamanakis accumulated varied experience in the engineering field. He worked as a Sr. Navigation Systems Engineer at Raytheon Missile Systems from 2008 to 2014 in Tucson, Arizona Area. Prior to that, he was a Graduate Assistant at Space Dynamics Laboratory from 2005 to 2007, and an Engineering Aide at Northrop Grumman in 2005. Additionally, he served in the United States Army, first as a Communications Specialist from 1999 to 2003 in Greater Salt Lake City Area, and as a Counterintelligence Platoon Leader from 2003 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Michael Mamanakis holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Utah State University, obtained between 2005 and 2007. He also has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace Emphasis from Utah State University, completed from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, he attended the United States Army Intelligence Center, where he achieved an Officer Basic Course in Military Intelligence in 2004.
Background: Military Experience
Michael Mamanakis has a background in military service. From 1999 to 2003, he served as a Communications Specialist in the United States Army in the Greater Salt Lake City Area. Subsequently, he served as a Counterintelligence Platoon Leader from 2003 to 2006. His military training includes completing an Officer Basic Course in Military Intelligence at the United States Army Intelligence Center in 2004.