Derek Barnes is currently the Lead Space Laser Engineer at SpaceX, where they focus on advanced space laser technologies. They previously served as a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer at BlackSky from 2021 to 2023, following their role as an Optical Engineer II at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 2019 to 2021. Derek holds a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where they also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in the same field. Their early career included internships at various organizations, including Planet and MORSE Corp, contributing to their extensive experience in aerospace engineering.
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