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Paul Forquera
Principal GNC Engineer at SpaceX
Paul Forquera is a highly accomplished aerospace engineer currently serving as the Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at SpaceX.1 He has a strong educational background, holding a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Washington.1
Throughout his career at SpaceX, Forquera has held several key positions:
- Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer (current role)
- Senior Director of Avionics
- Director of Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- Manager of Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- Avionics Engineer
Forquera joined SpaceX in its early days and has played a crucial role in developing innovative technologies for the company.1 His team has been responsible for several significant achievements, including:
- Development of the Dragon spacecraft, the first non-government vehicle to supply the International Space Station
- Creation of boost back, entry, and propulsive descent capabilities for the Falcon 9 rocket, enabling booster recovery and reuse
Before joining SpaceX, Forquera worked as a Control Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman and as a Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin, further enhancing his expertise in the aerospace field.
