General Atomics
Mike Apicella is a senior mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience specializing in the design, analysis, and testing of spaceborne optical systems. Currently serving as a Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer at General Atomics since September 2023, Mike has held similar positions at EO Vista, Elbit Systems of America, and L3Harris Technologies. Extensive expertise includes finite element modeling, opto-mechanical analysis, and random vibration testing. Mike has a strong background in performing structural, thermal, and optical analyses through finite element analysis, MATLAB simulations, and testing of precision mechanisms. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.
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General Atomics
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General Atomics, based in San Diego, CA, develops advanced technology solutions for government and commercial applications. Privately-owned and vertically integrated, they have the freedom to invest in the most innovative technologies, and the resources to deliver them as products for customers around the world. Predator® unmanned aerial vehicles, TRIGA® research reactors, aircraft carrier launch and recovery systems, MagLev transport and fusion energy are some of their most innovative programs.