Makeba Atkins

Makeba Atkins is a skilled System Engineer at NASA since October 2020, demonstrating expertise in aerospace and defense technology. In parallel, Makeba serves as a Swim Instructor at the YMCA of the USA and previously at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington. Prior experience includes a role as Program Manager and Mechanical Engineer at the United States Department of Defense, overseeing modernization and maintenance of US Navy assets across four public shipyards. Earlier positions include Program Analyst at SAIC, focusing on Navy missile programs, Mechanical/Systems Engineer at Boeing for aircraft and satellite products, Engineer at General Dynamics for satellite programs, and Engineer at Raytheon, supporting missile manufacturing and designs for Navy transport dock ships.