Casey Boyle will begin his studies in Fall 2018 in MIT’s Leadership in Global Operations program, a dual degree program that combines a Masters in engineering and an MBA. He previously completed a mechanical engineering degree at the University of Michigan in 2013, where he focused on biomechanics before developing a fascination with outer space and satellite technology in particular. Casey took his first job just after graduation as a satellite configuration designer in Boeing’s Satellite Division, working on assembly, subsystem requirements coordination, primary structure layout and eventually leading a last-minute repair effort for 8 satellites. He also supported the CST-100 Dreamliner Capsule during his time at Boeing, moving through a variety of roles from simple revision work to becoming a full designer. After his time at Boeing, Casey worked for Northrup Grumman as a Manufacturing Engineer for one and a half years before deciding to take his next academic steps at MIT to learn the skills needed to be a technical team leader in the future.

Casey has worked to share his love of satellite outside the classroom and the workplace for many years. While at Boeing, he took on the role of head mentor to his team’s high school interns. Casey has mentored high school and elementary school students in his spare time, by presenting an 8-to-10-week satellite mission course for high school students as well as visiting local elementary schools to teach younger students about how satellites and GPS work. For the past few years, he has also served on Northop Grumman’s and Boeing’s boards to coordinate Engineering Week events. Casey’s scholarship from SSPI will help to fund his next two years of study in the Leadership in Global Operations program at MIT.

Casey received a scholarship from SSPI in 2018.

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