Whit Bennett
About Whit Bennett
Whit Bennett is an Electrical Engineer specializing in Space and Flight Systems R&D at Sandia National Laboratories, with a diverse background in both engineering and audio engineering.
Professional Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Whit Bennett has been working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Space and Flight Systems R&D, S&E, Electrical Engineer. His contributions in Albuquerque, New Mexico, involve advanced research and development in rocket science as part of the Space and Flight Systems R&D team. His tenure at Sandia began in 2018.
Previous Experience at CBM Sensors LLC
In 2018, Whit Bennett worked as a Research Electrical Engineer at CBM Sensors LLC in Tucson, Arizona Area. During his 3-month tenure, he engaged in research-focused electrical engineering projects.
Internship and Research Positions
Whit Bennett served as an Advanced Research and Technology Electrical Intern at Meggitt in Oro Valley, Arizona in 2017 for 4 months. Prior to that, he was a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Arizona's TEP/AzRISE Solar Test Yard from 2015 to 2018, contributing to long-term research projects.
Academic Roles at University of Arizona
Whit Bennett's academic background includes roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Microprocessor Organization from 2016 to 2017 and a Graduate Research Assistant from 2015 to 2018 at the University of Arizona. These roles provided him with valuable teaching and research experience while contributing to his academic community in Tucson, Arizona Area.
Early Career and Media Industry Experience
Before transitioning to engineering-focused roles, Whit Bennett worked in the media industry. He held the position of Chief Production Engineer at KWKM-FM Power 95.7 from 2008 to 2012 in Show Low, Arizona. He also worked as a Producer/Audio Engineer at Vlaze Media Networks, Inc from 2007 to 2008 in Echo Park, California.
Educational Background in Engineering and Audio
Whit Bennett earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona in 2017, following his Bachelor of Science in the same field completed in 2016. He also holds a Certificate of Audio Engineering from the Musicians Institute obtained between 2007 and 2008, and an Associate of General Studies in English from Northland Pioneer College, completed between 2005 and 2007.