Todd Baker
About Todd Baker
Todd Baker is a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in optical systems manufacturing. He has worked at General Atomics and General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies, and previously held positions at L3Harris Technologies and other companies, specializing in interferometry and evaporation coating.
Work at General Atomics
Todd Baker has been employed as a Manufacturing Engineer at General Atomics since 2024. His role involves overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring the efficiency and quality of production. This position is based on-site in the United States, where he applies his extensive knowledge in manufacturing engineering to contribute to the company's projects.
Experience at L3Harris Technologies
Before joining General Atomics, Todd Baker worked at L3Harris Technologies as an Operations Lead Manufacturing Engineer from 2021 to 2024. During his three years in Wilmington, Massachusetts, he managed manufacturing operations, focusing on optimizing production processes and enhancing product quality.
Background in Optical Systems Manufacturing
Todd Baker has a significant background in optical systems manufacturing. He has held various roles, including Optical Test Engineer and Opto-Mechanical Test Technician. His expertise includes interferometry and evaporation coating, essential for producing high-quality optical systems.
Education and Expertise
Todd Baker studied at the University of South Carolina Aiken, earning degrees in Medical Sociology and Physical Therapy from 1990 to 1995. He also completed his general studies at Chelmsford High School from 1984 to 1988. Additionally, he received a certificate of training from AVS Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing for Applied Vacuum Technology in 2012.
Previous Roles and Experience
Todd Baker has held various positions in the manufacturing sector prior to his current roles. He worked at Barr Associates, Inc. as an Evaporation Technician from 1999 to 2003, specializing in precision thin film coatings and optical filters. He also served as an Evaporations Specialist at Ophir Laser Optics from 2003 to 2006 and as an Operations Test Engineer at Axsys Technologies for a brief period in 2006.