Phyllis Alinsao

Phyllis A. is an accomplished Avionics Mechanical Engineer currently working at VAST since November 2023, previously serving as a Starship Mechanical Design Engineer at SpaceX from February to October 2023. Phyllis has extensive experience in mechanical design and systems engineering, with responsibilities that included designing critical flight hardware, executing qualification campaigns, and conducting analyses for thermal and stress evaluations. Prior roles included internships at SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, and research positions at the University of Michigan, focusing on innovative designs and testing methodologies in aerospace and robotics. Phyllis obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.