Zach Fleetwood

Zach Fleetwood is a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in satellite operations, network engineering, and radiation effects. Currently serving as a Senior Satellite Operations & Reliability Engineer and Manager of Network Operations at SpaceX since February 2018, Zach has a strong background in network operations engineering and software automation. Prior to joining SpaceX, Zach worked at Georgia Institute of Technology from August 2012 to February 2018, where responsibilities included leading radiation testing projects, managing lab operations, and contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications. Previous roles also include positions at Sandia National Laboratories, Vanderbilt University, and the Institute of Software Integrated Systems, focusing on automated testing, radiation effects research, and programming. Zach holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Space Radiation Effects from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Vanderbilt University.