Derek Willson

Derek Willson is an experienced engineer currently serving as a Development Engineer - System Controls at Edwards Vacuum since July 2022, following a position as a Mechanical Engineer. Prior to this role, Derek worked at Dartmouth College from September 2019 to June 2022 as an Undergraduate Advisor, managing the daily operations of three first-year residential buildings and connecting students with college resources. Derek's engineering experience includes an internship at Edwards Vacuum as a Mechanical Engineering Intern in summer 2021 and a Teaching Assistant role at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, providing academic support to students. Derek holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Dartmouth College and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University, expected to complete in December 2025.