Valerie Pietrasz

Valerie Pietrasz is a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in aerospace and mechanical engineering. Currently serving as a Senior GNC Engineer at Capella Space since October 2021, Valerie leads a team in spacecraft operations, oversees cross-team projects focused on orbit determination services, and manages operational anomalies. Prior roles include an internship at CesiumAstro where requirements for GNC and propulsion subsystems were defined, and a Mechanical Engineer position at Osmo Systems where mechanical components for chemical sensors were designed. Experience also includes an Associate Systems Engineer role at SSL, specializing in dynamics and control analysis for satellites. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Planetary Science from Caltech and a Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Stanford University.