Damien Micallef

Damien Micallef is an experienced professional in the aerospace sector, currently serving as a Project Manager and Lead Composites Manufacturing Engineer at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems since March 2014. Prior to this role, Damien worked as a Senior Composites Manufacturing Engineer for UTC Aerospace Systems, focusing on the Pratt and Whitney Gear Turbo Fan Nacelles project from June 2013 to April 2014. Damien's expertise also includes serving as a Senior/Lead Composites Process Engineer at HITCO Carbon Composites, where the emphasis was on automated fiber placement for F-35 wing skins and nacelles. Earlier experience includes a role as an Estimating Engineer and as a UAV Technician at AeroMech Engineering, Inc., where responsibilities spanned building composite components and performing assembly and flight tests. Damien holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, earned between 2003 and 2008.