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Michael Westenhaver
Flight Software UX Design at SpaceX
Michael Westenhaver is a software engineer with experience in the aerospace industry. He previously worked at SpaceX, where he developed a tool that allowed mapping crew tasks to display features and functions for the Crew Dragon spacecraft.1 Currently, Westenhaver works as the Head of Remote Piloting at Reliable Robotics, an engineering software company.23
Westenhaver has a strong educational background, including:
- A Master of Science in Space Systems Operations and Human Systems Integration
- Graduated with high honors (likely referring to his undergraduate degree)3
- Minored in History and Naval Science3
During his academic career, Westenhaver was selected to lead a six-person multi-disciplinary team to initiate the development and testing of an autonomous underwater vehicle.3
His experience spans both software engineering and piloting, making him well-suited for his current role in remote piloting systems at Reliable Robotics. Westenhaver's expertise in aerospace software and human-machine interfaces has likely been valuable in developing advanced automation systems for aircraft.
