Christopher MacKnight

Christopher MacKnight is a seasoned software engineering professional with extensive experience in technical leadership and project management across multiple organizations in the aerospace and technology sectors. Currently serving as Principal Software Engineer at Maxar Technologies since January 2020, Christopher oversees ground software and simulation development. Previous roles include Engineering Manager at Cruise, where management of the hardware-in-the-loop group was a primary responsibility, and various managerial positions at SSL, focusing on real-time software for spacecraft operations and simulation development. Christopher's background includes significant contributions at companies such as Finesse Solutions, Space Systems Loral, and Sentius Corporation, emphasizing software development for aerospace applications and embedded systems. Educated at UC Santa Barbara with a BS in Mathematics & Physics and an MA in Applied Mathematics, Christopher combines technical expertise with strategic leadership in software engineering.