Christina Kneis

Christina Kneis is a seasoned aerospace professional with extensive experience at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory since May 2016, holding multiple roles including Mission System Engineer for the Europa Clipper and Mission Operation Systems & Ground Data Systems Engineer for INCUS. Additional positions include Cyber Security Systems Engineer for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and Mission System Manager for Lunar Flashlight, with responsibilities spanning pre-launch verification, launch, and deep space operations. Christina also served as Spacecraft Systems Engineer for the Mars 2020 Rover, overseeing development and operations, and led mission operations for the NEAScout cubesat project as MOS/GDS Lead. Prior to her tenure at NASA, Christina gained research experience as a Research Assistant in 3D Printing for In Situ Resource Utilization Mechatronics at USC CRAFT Lab while pursuing a Master of Science in Product Development Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California. Christina's foundational education was completed at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.