Michelle Fitzgerald

Michelle Fitzgerald is an accomplished aerospace engineer currently serving as an Integration and Test Engineer at Varda Space Industries since August 2023. Prior experience includes significant roles at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory from March 2016 to August 2023, where contributions were made as a Payload Avionics System Engineer for the Sample Retrieval Lander and as a Deputy System Testbed Lead for the Europa Clipper mission, among other positions related to Mars2020 and NISAR. Michelle's early career involved multiple internships at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, focusing on integration and testing processes across various projects. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.