William Skwirut

William Skwirut is a Principal Propulsion Project Engineer at Northrop Grumman since June 2022, specializing in solid rocket motor programs and engineering support. Notable achievements include inventing a high-temperature isolation valve projected to generate substantial profit, significantly improving first-pass yields, and leading efforts to reduce manufacturing nonconformances. Previously, William served as Aerospace Engineering Group Lead and Aerospace Design Engineer at Valcor Engineering Corporation, where leadership included overseeing a team, reviewing design packages, and contributing to various aerospace valve projects. William also co-founded Hudson Space Systems and worked as Chief Technology Officer, contributing to rocket design analysis. Experience includes significant roles at Castle Point Rocketry, FMC Corporation, Kite and Rocket Research, and A. T. Buzby Farm. William holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.