Mike Spires

Mike Spires is a highly experienced engineer specializing in air vehicle modeling and simulation with a focus on guidance and control. Currently serving as a Senior Principal Engineer at CFD Research Corporation since January 2022, Mike previously held the position of Principal Engineer at Dynetics, Inc. from May 2000 to January 2022, where expertise included missiles and both fixed-wing and rotary-wing UAVs, as well as manned helicopters. Earlier work as a Research Assistant at Pennsylvania State University involved helicopter control systems, and prior experience at Pratt & Whitney encompassed military engine spin testing and turbine design. Mike Spires earned a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from Penn State University and holds multiple degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University.