Tyler Brooks

Tyler Brooks is a Senior Mission Operations Development Engineer at AST SpaceMobile, with extensive experience in Program Development and live Satellite Operations. Key roles include primary Satellite Controller and Mission Director for the BlueWalker 3 Mission, overseeing all flight phases. Tyler has developed Ground and Flight Automation Scripts, led engineering coordination efforts, and contributed to the Satellite Operations Center build in Lanham, MD. Previous experience includes Flight Operations Engineer for Loon, managing a fleet of stratospheric communication balloons and troubleshooting communication systems. Earlier roles also include Mechanical Designer for plumbing and fire protection systems, and a Front Desk Assistant at The George Washington University. Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The George Washington University.