Rebecca Kowalczyk

Rebecca Kowalczyk is a skilled Mission Assurance Engineer and Mission Integration Engineer at Varda Space Industries, with previous experience as a Mission Management Intern at the same company. Rebecca has a strong background in engineering leadership demonstrated through various roles, including Procurement Lead, Manufacturing and Assembly Lead, Operations Director, and Operations Engineer for the University of Michigan Solar Car Team. Additionally, Rebecca served as Director of Corporate Outreach for the FIRST Alumni and Mentors Network at Michigan, focused on fostering corporate relationships and educational outreach in STEM. Rebecca is also an active member of the Society of Women Engineers, participating in professional development and community events. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, complemented by a research internship in chemistry.