Garrett West

Garrett West is a seasoned optical engineer currently serving as a Principal Optical Engineer at BAE Systems, Inc. since February 2024, and previously held the same title at Ball Aerospace. From June 2013 to June 2019, Garrett worked as an Optical Engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, focusing on designing and analyzing advanced optical instruments and space telescopes while collaborating with various disciplines within NASA. Garrett's early career includes roles at the University of Rochester as a Teaching Assistant, where support was provided to students in optics courses, and as a Summer Intern at NASA, contributing to prestigious projects like the James Webb Space Telescope. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Optics and a Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering, both from the University of Rochester.