Alan Nieders

Alan Nieders has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple companies and roles.

Starting in 1987 at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, they worked as an Engineering Specialist, where they planned and monitored aircraft flight tests and supervised ground test laboratories.

In 1997, they joined Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company as a Systems Engineering Specialist, where they played a role in the development of a geosynchronous, infra-red imaging satellite program. Alan coordinated interface control documents and authored specifications for various spacecraft systems.

From 2001 to 2004, Alan worked at Pratt & Whitney as a Senior Project Engineer, leading a team in the development and qualification of a thrust vector control system for a solid rocket motor. Alan successfully conducted design and qualification reviews with the customer.

At BAE Systems, Alan held various positions. From 2004 to 2007, they served as a Systems Engineering Lead, managing systems engineering and requirements development on a robotic vehicle program. From 2008 to 2010, they were the Chief Engineer and Systems Engineering Manager for an urgent needs program, delivering wheeled, mine-resistant vehicles to the Army and Special Forces.

Subsequently, Alan joined Philips in 2011 as a Systems Engineer for Nuclear Medicine and CT medical imaging products. Alan was responsible for risk management and supporting CAPA risk activities.

From 2012 to 2016, Alan worked at Abbott Diagnostics as a Principal Systems Engineer, focusing on the development of new IVD hematology analyzers. Alan developed system workflows, use cases, and created system models to simulate and analyze architectures.

Alan's most recent work experience is at Joby Aviation, where they started in 2022 as a Staff Engineer in the Integrated Aircraft Team.

Throughout their career, Alan has showcased their expertise in systems engineering, leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale projects, and delivering complex vehicle designs and upgrades.

Alan Nieders obtained a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from 1988 to 1990. Alan also earned a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign between 1983 and 1987. Additionally, they hold a certification as a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) from INCOSE, which they obtained in May 2019. There is no available information regarding Alan Nieders' education history at the University of California, Santa Cruz.