Mike Carkin

Mike Carkin is a Lead Propulsion Engineer at General Atomics, with a rich background in aerospace engineering. They previously held various propulsion engineering roles at companies such as Sierra Nevada Corporation and Sierra Space, specializing in numerical modeling, combustion devices, and team leadership. Mike also contributed to education as a tutor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and founded the CFD Team within the Experimental Rocket Propulsion Lab. They earned a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle, further enhancing their expertise in the field.