Chris Erickson Email & Phone Number

Bristow, VA, US

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

As a dynamic leader, I am at the forefront of a team comprised of aerospace and software engineers, driving the development and rapid scaling of an innovative mission operations system. My role extends to overseeing the in-orbit management of a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites, dedicated to delivering next-generation communication capabilities.

Early startup experience building the foundation for an entire department, including building Capex and Opex budget estimates, developing organization structure and headcount ramp, and develop group CONOPS. Authored system requirements documentation and an RFP package for Satellite Operations Center and Command and Control. Seeing the value in merging.

Manassas, Virginia

Lead a cross discipline engineering team that manages the SES MEO constellation of O3b satellites that provide low latency connectivity to the world. The MEO Spacecraft Engineering team ensures that continuous operation of spacecraft works seamlessly within the SES ecosystem of of MEO, GEO and ground solutions.Worked closely with spacecraft procurement and.

Manassas, VA

Provide overall technical management of Space Operations satellite engineering to ensure satellite longevity, rigorous efficient processes, and overall system performance. Manage the US and Luxembourg based Space Operations Engineering teams. Technical manager for factory support contract. Various System Engineering responsibilities. Manage spacecraft.

Manassas, VA

• O3b is providing internet backhaul connection at fiber like speeds with a constellation of MEO spacecraft enabling the internet to reach new areas of the world as well as serving established marketsAs the Space.
• Engineering Management
• Direct Satellite platform activities
• Review space operational status
• Routinely interface with satellite flight operations
• Develop Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Manassas, VA

• As a Space Operation System Engineer I led a team of Real Time Engineers that provide 24/7 engineering support to Flight Operations. In this role I applied my System Engineering skills to my leadership responsibilities:
• Develop training and engineering processes to support pre-launch activities and day-to-day operations.
• Support management of a complex spacecraft constellation and interface with ground operations and network engineering.
• Perform real time trending and troubleshooting.
• Perform real-time troubleshooting and anomaly response
• Develop scripts and tools using Python

Dulles, Virginia

As a Systems Engineer performed problem formulation, System Analysis, requirement and CONOPS definition, system trade studies, and coordinated engineering efforts towards system solutions by leveraging individual expertise. Applied experiences to identify, develop and implement improvements that improved efficiencies in engineering and business operations.

Selected as one of three candidates for the pilot group of the Orbital Sciences G. David Low Engineering Rotation Program. Assigned two three engineering roles over two years in Payload Integration and Test (I&T), Command and Data Handling (C&DH), and Thermal Engineering.Payload I&T: RF testing SATCOM payloads. Payload test lead on a commercial program..

Product Assurance requirements verification. Chair Failure and Material Review Boards, FRB/MRBs. Interface with and provide status to the Customer on a daily basis. Acting Flight Assurance Manager for the Horizons 2 geocom program, January 2007 to December 2007. Flight Assurance Engineer for the AMC 5R program, January 2008 to March 2009.

Worked in the Office of Commerical Space Transportation, AST-200, performing launch site safety inspections, review of launch vehicle liscense renewal applications, performing impact safetey anlalysis for large amateur rockets and contributed to rewriting amateur rocket regulations.

Create architectural and building site drawings using AutoCAD 2002.Design residential and commercial septic systems.Soil sampling for building sites.

From shop hand to asphalt plant maintenance to heavy equipment operator.Experience working in a team environment on a day-to-day basis as well as working independently with a high level of responsibility.Worked a demanding 60-80 hours per week which illustrates my sense of responsibly and dedication.

Ms, Engineering Management And Systems Engineering

Take various classes in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering disciplines such as, Program Management, System Analysis, and.

Bs, Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Facilities/Plant Maintenance - 2000 to 2004. Attended Embry-Riddle at the Prescott, Arizona Campus. Focused on.