Kyle Stephens

Kyle Stephens is a highly skilled engineering professional specializing in systems engineering and operations within the aerospace and quantum computing sectors. Currently serving as a Staff Systems Engineer in Quantum Computing at IonQ, Kyle previously held significant roles at BLUE ORIGIN, including Sr. Launch Operations Cognizant Engineer and Operations Engineer. Prior experience includes leading the Constellation Systems Engineering team at Spaceflight Industries, focused on the BlackSky satellite constellation, developing suborbital research payloads at Virgin Galactic, and contributing to solar power technology research at the University of Arizona Steward Observatory. Kyle's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Optical Sciences and Engineering from the University of Arizona.