Michael Britt-Crane

About Michael Britt-Crane

Mechatronics engineer, entrepreneur, and technologist with strong strategic thinking, creative ideation, mentorship, and communication skills- Public leadership experience including interagency leadership supporting the White House National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)- Over ten years of program management and engineering project management experience including creating and managing a program of record- Committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Experience initiating, developing, and executing a substantial DEIA program- Technical background in advanced manufacturing, autonomous underwater vehicles, STEAM education, product development, and model testing- Experience fostering collaboration within diverse communities including government, academic, non-profit, and industry stakeholders- Strong writer, editor, and presenter with extensive executive briefing and public speaking experience including large audience presentations. Strong personal interests in disruptive technologies including: AM and advanced manufacturing technologies, spaceflight systems, autonomous vehicles and systems, autonomous systems, battery storage, electric drive systems, digital learning with interactive virtual laboratories, entrepreneurship-driven and game-based learning, and blended learning.

Experience

1. Mechatronics Engineer

   Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Nswccd

   Nov 2023 — Present · Bethesda, MD, US

Education

• University of Virginia

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2004 — 2008