Courtney Melville

Courtney Melville is a seasoned aerospace professional currently serving as the Lead Mission Operations Engineer at Terran Orbital Corporation since June 2021. In this role, Courtney specializes in designing and developing vehicle CONOPs and state machines, overseeing vehicle Day-in-the-Life testing, and conducting real-time monitoring of vehicle health. Prior experience includes maintaining and operating a small satellite fleet and performing daily spacecraft tasking as a Spacecraft Operator at Terran Orbital. Earlier roles involved serving as a Desk Receptionist at Michigan Technological University and an Ignition Intern at Federal-Mogul Powertrain, where responsibilities included testing spark plugs and providing design recommendations. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.