Melissa Preux

About Melissa Preux

Professional staff member with over 8 years of demonstrated systems engineering experience of working in the defense & space industry. Leading systems engineering efforts for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) payloads under US Space Force\'s Space Systems Command (Space Force acquisitions) and providing technical advice for the development of several different next generation systems. Diverse experience in systems engineering, integration and test, ground software systems and project management as well as strengths in problem solving, oral/written communication, and leadership. Highly skilled in product development and verification & validation of space-based systems.I\'ve set forth some greater goals including achieving a Master\'s degree in engineering and mentoring young minority students who also aspire to become engineers as I did. Ultimately, I want to inspire young women and girls to explore the exciting field of engineering through my own experiences and achievements and motivate them to want to do the same for generations to come.

Experience

1. Senior Space Systems Engineer

   Emolbi

   Nov 2023 — Present

Education

• Dedham High School

  High School Diploma

  2007 — 2011

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2011 — 2016

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master of Science - MS, Space Systems Engineering

Skills

• Matlab
• Access
• Engineering
• Problem Solving
• Public Speaking
• Teamwork
• Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Community Outreach
• Microsoft Word
• Autocad
• Interpersonal Leadership
• Customer Service
• Solidworks
• Leadership
• English
• Event Planning