Meagan Villanueva
About Meagan Villanueva
Meagan Villanueva is a Senior Manager of Electric Propulsion at Supernal, with a background in aerospace engineering and extensive experience in propulsion systems. She previously held various engineering roles at Bell Flight and Textron Systems, contributing to projects like the Bell 505 and Bell Nexus.
Current Role at Supernal
Meagan Villanueva serves as the Senior Manager of Electric Propulsion at Supernal, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of electric propulsion systems, focusing on innovative solutions for advanced air mobility. Her expertise contributes to the company's mission to revolutionize urban air transportation.
Previous Experience at Bell Flight
Prior to her current role, Villanueva worked at Bell Flight in various capacities. From 2018 to 2020, she was a Propulsion Engineer III on the Innovation Team, where she contributed to propulsion system advancements. She also held positions as Electric Propulsion Lead and Aircraft Systems Design Engineer II, where she led the development of the propulsion system for the Bell 505 and worked on hybrid propulsion systems.
Educational Background
Meagan Villanueva earned her Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, completing her studies from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she studied at Grandes Écoles Aéronautiques et Spatiales in 2010, further enhancing her knowledge in aerospace engineering.
Career Development and Early Roles
Villanueva began her career in the Textron Leadership Development Program, where she held engineering roles at Textron Systems and Jacobsen, A Textron Company, from 2012 to 2015. She also gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin from 2010 to 2012, contributing to her foundational knowledge in engineering.
Focus on Propulsion Systems
Throughout her career, Meagan Villanueva has focused on the integration of flight controls with propulsion systems, particularly in distributed propulsion architectures. Her work on the Bell Nexus electric propulsion team involved significant contributions to hybrid propulsion systems, showcasing her commitment to advancing aerospace technology.