Manoli Tsaparikos

Manoli Tsaparikos is a seasoned aerospace and engineering professional currently serving as the Director of Mission Assurance at Varda Space Industries since December 2023. Previously, Manoli held significant roles at Reliable Robotics Corporation as Vehicle Integration and Test Lead, overseeing aircraft integration and flight testing for remotely piloted aircraft. At Virgin Orbit, Manoli was a Senior Launch Systems Engineer, contributing to the LauncherOne program's aircraft integration. Manoli's earlier experience includes positions at Raytheon Missile Systems, where responsibilities involved supporting missile defense programs and creating test plans, and Sikorsky, where involvement in the International BLACK HAWK S-70i Helicopter Program yielded several key engineering contributions. Manoli holds a Master's degree in Space Engineering and a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan.