Harrison Zheng
About Harrison Zheng
Harrison Zheng is a Senior Autonomy Engineer with extensive experience in the field of robotics and avionics. He has previously worked at SpaceX and Skydio, contributing to various projects in autonomy and hardware development.
Current Role at Skydio
Harrison Zheng serves as a Senior Autonomy Engineer at Skydio, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing advanced autonomy systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. His expertise contributes to the company's mission of enhancing drone technology and improving autonomous operations.
Previous Experience at Skydio
Prior to his current position, Harrison Zheng worked at Skydio as an Autonomy Engineer from 2019 to 2022. During this time, he was involved in various projects that aimed to advance the capabilities of autonomous drones. His experience at Skydio laid the groundwork for his current responsibilities.
Experience at SpaceX
Harrison Zheng has held multiple roles at SpaceX. He started as an Avionics Intern in 2017 for three months, where he gained hands-on experience in avionics systems. In 2019, he worked as an Associate Engineer in Avionics Hardware Development for three months, contributing to the development of critical hardware components.
Internship at Intelligent Automation, Inc.
In 2016, Harrison Zheng interned at Intelligent Automation, Inc. as a Robotics Intern for three months. This role provided him with foundational knowledge and practical experience in robotics, which has been beneficial in his subsequent engineering positions.
Education and Expertise
Harrison Zheng studied at UC Berkeley College of Engineering, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from 2015 to 2019. His education equipped him with a strong technical foundation in engineering principles, programming, and systems design, which he applies in his professional roles.