Levi Hefner

About Levi Hefner

I am a mechanical engineer and proven innovator with over 20 U.S. patents, specializing in the full-lifecycle design and integration of complex systems for satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles.As a technical lead, I guide high-stakes projects from concept through flight test and hardware delivery. My work involves leading the mechanical design for satellite buses, serving as the prime technical contact for systems integration, and mentoring engineering teams on design standards like GD & T.I have a track record of delivering on complex challenges, from leading a team to develop a novel Micro-UAS for the US Army to pioneering a milestone autonomous UAS flight through Class B airspace for a NASA contract.I hold an MBA, an M.S. in Engineering, and an active TS/SCI clearance, allowing me to blend deep technical expertise with strategic business acumen. I\'m always open to discussing the next generation of autonomous aerospace technology.

Experience

1. Mechanical Engineer V

   General Atomics

   Jan 2026 — Present · Denver, CO, US

Education

• University of Canberra

  Economics and Marketing

  2014

• Kansas State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2016

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Purdue University

  Interdisciplinary Master of Science, Engineering

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Matlab
• Certified Solidworks Professional
• Certified Solidworks Associate
• Teaching
• Project Management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office