Whitney Plumb
About Whitney Plumb
Whitney Plumb is a Legacy Space Systems Engineer at Odyssey Systems, with extensive experience in spacecraft design and engineering. She has worked in various capacities at The Aerospace Corporation and has a strong educational background in Space Systems and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Work at Odyssey Systems
Whitney Plumb has been employed at Odyssey Systems as a Legacy Space Systems Engineer since 2023. In this role, she operates from Colorado Springs, Colorado, focusing on the design and evaluation of legacy space systems. Her responsibilities include supporting satellite design processes and utilizing CAD modeling tools, particularly Solidworks, to enhance system performance.
Previous Experience at The Aerospace Corporation
Prior to her current position, Whitney Plumb worked at The Aerospace Corporation for 15 years, from 2008 to 2023. She held the role of Senior Member of the Technical Staff and Engineering Specialist, contributing to military and civil space programs. Her work involved designing and evaluating space assets to meet mission goals and requirements, with a strong emphasis on system performance estimation.
Education and Expertise
Whitney Plumb earned a Master of Engineering in Space Systems from the University of Michigan, completing her studies from 2003 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Earth Systems Science from the same institution. Additionally, she participated in a Study Abroad Program in Aerospace Engineering at SUPAERO in 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in spacecraft conceptual design, particularly in CubeSats.
Research and Projects at University of Michigan
During her time at the University of Michigan, Whitney Plumb engaged in various research projects. She was a member of the Go Blue Imager Optics Team and participated in the IMAGINE Satellite Project as a graduate student. Additionally, she served as a research assistant on the Greenland Expedition and contributed to the Phoenix Mars Lander project. These experiences provided her with practical skills in satellite design and scientific exploration.
Technical Skills and Interests
Whitney Plumb possesses advanced knowledge in Microsoft Applications, utilizing Excel as a design tool. Her technical skills extend to CAD modeling and system performance estimation. She has a keen interest in scientific exploration through various means, including probes, sensors, and imagers, as well as human spaceflight. Her recent work has focused on CubeSats, reflecting her commitment to advancing space engineering.