Jude Z.

Jude Z. is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in spacecraft management and manufacturing engineering. Currently serving as Spacecraft Manager at Maxar Technologies since December 2015, Jude Z. oversees spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing, ensuring projects are executed within cost and schedule constraints. As the Principal Inventor of the patented "SPIDER" Modular Reflector and Technology Manager for the Composites Center of Excellence at Maxar, Jude Z. has made significant contributions to satellite technology and composite material advancements. Previous roles include Production Manager at Space Systems Loral and various positions at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, where Jude Z. led cross-functional teams and specialized in composite structures and manufacturing processes. Jude Z. holds a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Loyola Marymount University and a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.