Kimberlyn Tilley

Kimberlyn Tilley is a Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer at Blue Canyon Technologies since January 2023. Previously, Kimberlyn worked at Planet from January 2021 to January 2023, serving as a Flight Operations Engineer and Space Systems Engineer, focusing on operational support and automation. Prior experience includes roles at Maxar Technologies as a part-time and summer intern in the Control Systems department, developing propellant accounting tools and working on spacecraft operations predictions. Kimberlyn has interned at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, contributing to electric propulsion research and design. Early career experiences include teaching English in Haiti, coaching at a girls' empowerment camp, and working in sales. Kimberlyn holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA.