Michael Boeckel

Michael Boeckel has a diverse range of work experience in the aerospace and engineering fields. Michael is currently working at Astrobotic as the Lead Systems Engineer for the Griffin Mission One. Prior to that, they were a Payload/Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer at Astrobotic.

From 2018 to 2021, Michael worked at SpaceX as a Payload Integration Engineer. In this role, they integrated customer and SpaceX-designed satellites onto launch vehicles, supervised technicians, fixed build quality defects, and created build instructions.

Before joining SpaceX, Michael worked at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) from 2012 to 2018 as an Aerospace Engineer. Michael was an IPT Lead for the fuel system on the Joint Strike Fighter program, troubleshooting fleet issues, evaluating flight clearances, and supporting program decisions. Michael also served as a Test & Evaluation engineer and specialized in utility systems for the same program.

From 2010 to 2012, Michael held the position of Thermal/Mechanical Engineer at the Student Space Programs Lab at Penn State. Additionally, they gained experience as a Thermal Engineering Intern at EDGE SPACE SYSTEMS, INC. in 2011 and as a T1 Assembly Technician at Harley-Davidson Motor Co. York Vehicle Ops in 2010.

Michael's work experience also includes a role as a Tutor in IST at Pennsylvania State University from 2008 to 2009.

Michael Boeckel completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Penn State University from 2006 to 2012. Michael then pursued a Master's degree in Space Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering from 2015 to 2017. In addition to their degrees, they obtained several Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certifications. Michael completed Level I certification from Defense Acquisition University in June 2013, Level II certification from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in September 2015, and Level III certification from NAVAIR in August 2017.