Edward Kolvek

Edward Kolvek is an accomplished mechanical engineer with extensive experience in engineering management and technical leadership across various industries, including aerospace, defense, and robotics. Currently serving as Engineering Manager and Space Systems Mechanical Lead at General Atomics since September 2023, Kolvek also holds the position of Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer at EO Vista since August 2020. Previous roles include Hardware Engineering Manager for FAST Labs and Imaging and Aiming Solutions at BAE Systems, where Kolvek provided critical engineering support to R&D initiatives. Kolvek's career spans over three decades, starting as a Mechanical Engineer at Allied Signal Aerospace Company and includes contributions to high-profile projects such as the Chandra X-ray observatory and advanced X-ray inspection equipment. Kolvek earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.