Madelyn Johnson
About Madelyn Johnson
Madelyn Johnson is a Manufacturing Design Engineer currently employed at Skydio in San Mateo, California. She has a background in materials science from Virginia Tech and has held various engineering roles, including internships and co-op positions in the aerospace and drone industries.
Current Role as Manufacturing Design Engineer
Madelyn Johnson currently holds the position of Manufacturing Design Engineer at Skydio, a role she has occupied since 2022. Based in San Mateo, California, her responsibilities include designing and improving manufacturing processes for drone technology. This position builds on her previous experience in manufacturing engineering, enhancing her contributions to the field.
Previous Experience at Skydio
Prior to her current role, Madelyn Johnson worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Skydio for three months in 2021. During this internship, she gained hands-on experience in the manufacturing processes specific to drone production. This role provided her with foundational knowledge and skills that she has since applied in her engineering career.
Internship at Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership
From 2019 to 2022, Madelyn Johnson served as a Drone Intern at the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership. Over the course of three years, she contributed to various projects focused on drone technology and its applications in aviation. This experience allowed her to develop a strong understanding of the industry and its technological advancements.
Education in Materials Science
Madelyn Johnson studied at Virginia Tech, where she earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science. Her academic journey spanned from 2017 to 2022, during which she acquired knowledge in material properties and engineering principles. This educational background supports her work in manufacturing design and engineering.
Quality Engineering Co-Op at Collins Aerospace
Before her current role, Madelyn Johnson completed a Quality Engineering Co-Op at Collins Aerospace from 2020 to 2021. This one-year position in Sterling, Virginia, involved ensuring product quality and compliance within aerospace manufacturing processes. The experience further developed her engineering skills and understanding of quality assurance in the industry.