Farida Lakhani

Farida Lakhani is a skilled propulsion flight controller currently contracted through Craig Technologies at NASA since September 2024. Lakhani's previous experience includes serving as an IMOC-II Flight Controller Intern at KBR, Inc. from August 2022 to May 2023, where responsibilities included supporting flight planning at NASA Johnson Space Center. Earlier experience includes a co-op in flight test operations at GE Aerospace, leadership roles in aerospace student organizations, and notable achievements as a competitor at the Spaceport America Cup 2021. Education includes a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honors from the University of Houston, along with coursework in business at the C.T. Bauer College of Business.