Phillip Opela
About Phillip Opela
Phillip Opela is a System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in operational planning and systems engineering within the military industry.
Company
Phillip Opela has been working as a System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories since 2020. Sandia National Laboratories, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a premier facility specializing in defense and national security research and development. Opela contributes to the lab's mission by leveraging his extensive background in systems engineering and defense technology.
Title
Phillip Opela holds the title of System Engineer. He is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex systems to support various defense and national security projects at Sandia National Laboratories.
Education and Expertise
Phillip Opela has a robust educational background with multiple advanced degrees. He earned a Master's Degree in Engineering Mechanics from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and another Master's Degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Troy University. He also holds an Engineer's Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Opela has participated in specialized training through the Sandia National Laboratory Intern Program, focusing on systems engineering and defense technologies. His expertise includes operational planning, systems engineering, and weapons handling, which are critical for roles in national defense.
Background
Phillip Opela has a diverse professional background combining military service and advanced engineering education. He served in the United States Air Force for over two decades as an ICBM Officer, later advancing to roles such as Deputy of the ICBM Warheads Division and Engineer for the Nuclear Red Team. His experience has provided him with a unique perspective on defense systems and operational planning within the U.S. Department of Defense.