Jose Luis Lacavex

Jose Luis Lacavex is an Electrical Engineering Manager specializing in spacecraft avionics at Firefly Aerospace, where responsibilities include leading a team through the design and development of avionics systems for lunar lander and orbital satellite programs. Previous roles include Lead Engineer and Senior Electrical Engineer at Hyliion, where focus was on hybrid-electric systems, and Electrical Engineer positions at Samsung Austin and Auscom Engineering. Lacavex also contributed to the IEEE Young Professionals as Austin Chair, fostering outreach for STEM fields. An accomplished researcher, contributions to Texas State University involved developing innovative graphene materials. Educationally, Lacavex holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Nano and Micro Systems from Texas State University.