Jeanine Olson

Jeanine Olson is a Principal Materials and Processes Engineer at Maxar Technologies since April 2015, specializing in the qualification of materials and processes, achieving significant cost savings and quality improvements in spacecraft production. Notable accomplishments include leading projects that resulted in annual savings of $500,000 and directing failure analysis efforts for RF passives and associated materials. Prior to Maxar Technologies, Jeanine served as a Scientist at TE Connectivity from 2010 to April 2015, where responsibilities included establishing laboratories and developing innovative materials and processes for aerospace applications. Earlier experience includes an internship at Artificial Muscle, Inc., where Jeanine conducted experiments on electroactive polymer-based actuators. Jeanine holds a Master of Science in Materials Engineering from San José State University and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Washington.