Deon Brown

Deon Brown, CSEP, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Deon began their career at the University of Virginia Automobile Safety Lab as a Research Assistant, where they gained experience in biomechanics and impact of vehicular trauma. Deon then joined NASA Academy as a Research Associate, participating in a leadership development program and visiting various aerospace organizations.

Deon went on to work as a Junior Engineer at GHG Corporation, where they provided independent assessment on Space Transportation System and International Space Station for safety and mission assurance. Deon then joined NASA Johnson Space Center as an Aerospace Technologist, focusing on spaceflight instruction and training on environmental control and life support systems.

Deon later joined L3Harris Technologies, initially serving as a Test Architect and Environmental Test Lead. Deon was responsible for procedure development, test execution, and general maintenance of facilities and equipment. Deon later transitioned to a role as a Capital Equipment Engineer and Process Engineer, where they coordinated equipment maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.

Most recently, Deon has worked at Paragon Space Development Corporation as a Test Architect. In this role, they led the development of environmental test strategies on Gateway lunar space station life support hardware.

Currently, Deon is with BWX Technologies, Inc. as a Systems Engineering Verification and Validation Lead. Deon'sresponsibilities include developing verification and validation plans for space reactor and terrestrial microreactor projects and coordinating the efforts of various teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Deon's work experience showcases their expertise in systems engineering, verification and validation, test planning and execution, and environmental control and life support systems.

Deon Brown, CSEP has a solid educational background in the field of engineering and space studies. Deon began their education at Grace King High School, where they completed their secondary education in an unspecified field of study.

Following this, Deon attended St. Martin's Episcopal for three years from 1987 to 1990. However, the specific degree and field of study during their time there are not provided.

Moving forward, Deon enrolled at the University of Virginia, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering. Deon spent a significant part of their undergraduate years from 1990 to 1999 at this esteemed institution.

Continuing their academic journey, Deon pursued a Master of Science degree in Space Studies at the University of North Dakota. Deon dedicated seven years from 2000 to 2007 to complete this advanced degree.

In addition to their formal education, Deon has also obtained the highly regarded Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification from INCOSE in October 2023. This certification showcases their expertise and proficiency in systems engineering.