David Stephens

• UCLA Aerospace Engineering & Space Launch Integration Manager

Dave is a UCLA Aerospace Engineering alum with nearly 40 years of experience in the space industry!  From analyzing how spacecraft move in orbit to managing complex vehicle-to-launch systems, Dave has seen it all. In his most recent role as Mission Integration Manager at The Aerospace Corporation, he specialized at integrating multiple small spacecraft into large rockets. Since retiring this past August, Dave hasn’t slowed down—he’s a dedicated supporter of EYU and a mentor to the next generation of Bruins through the UCLA engineering mentorship program!