Christopher Hurst is a Technical Program Manager at Rocket Lab since May 2023, leading cross-functional teams in satellite program execution from conception to deployment. Previously at Virgin Orbit, Hurst served as a Mission Manager, facilitating customer engagement to align mission requirements with internal teams. Hurst's extensive experience includes a tenure at Northrop Grumman from 2014 to 2022 as a Manager of System Engineering and a System Engineer, where complex project alignment with organizational goals was prioritized. Early career experience features work as an Inventor and Embedded System Designer at the California Plug Load Research Center, focusing on energy-efficient consumer electronics, and as an Assistant Instructor at Orange Coast College, enhancing communication and study skills among students. Hurst holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Irvine, alongside two Associate of Science degrees from Orange Coast College in Engineering and Mathematics.
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