Charlie Fields

Charlie Fields is a highly experienced engineering professional currently serving as Principal Product Engineer at VIAVI Solutions, with a focus on product lifecycle management and ensuring customer satisfaction since October 2021. Prior engagements include roles as a Mission Pilot for the Civil Air Patrol, an Electrical Systems Engineer at IDEX Health and Science, and a Program Manager at Microsemi Corporation following its acquisition of Centellax. With a strong background in semiconductor technology from previous positions at Agilent Technologies and HRL Laboratories LLC, Charlie Fields also holds an impressive academic record, earning a Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.S. from UC Irvine. Notably, an interview for the NASA Astronaut Candidate Class further highlights the breadth of Charlie Fields' expertise and accomplishments.