Priya Bhagat
SILVER SPRING
Summary
Dynamic engineer with extensive experience at KBR, excelling in spacecraft maneuver planning and flight software development. Proven track record in system troubleshooting and process optimization, fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept in Matlab and Python, I thrive on mentoring teams and enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Terra Guidance Navigation Control Engineer
KBR
Greenbelt
06.2025 - Current
- Ensured project alignment and integration through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for system specifications and operational procedures.
- Conducted troubleshooting and maintenance on simulator systems to enhance reliability.
- Performed routine trending of spacecraft equipment to monitor performance.
- Planned and executed spacecraft maneuvers, including risk mitigation and instrument calibration.
- Trained team members on constellation exit retrograde maneuvers for operational readiness.
- Supported tracking of collision avoidance objects to maintain safety.
Terra Flight Software & Simulator Subsystem Engineer
KBR
Greenbelt
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and tested flight software patches across all subsystems, including GNC, COMM, and EPS/TCS.
- Planned and executed all Terra RMM events for 2024, managing complex mission updates.
- Led presentations of results during Command Authorization Meetings to ensure stakeholder alignment.
- Analyzed multiple GNC variables to troubleshoot post-CEM performance issues effectively.
- Acted as prime backup GNC in 2024 to support operational readiness.
- Conducted RMMS, IAMs, and CEM spacecraft maneuver simulations for Rate Estimator updates.
- Collaborated with Hardware Team to diagnose and resolve simulator-related challenges.
- Updated on-board star catalog report in conjunction with GNC and Lockheed teams.
Aura Command and Data Handling Subsystem Engineer
KBR
Greenbelt
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Created and tested automation scripts in both simulation and real-time environments.
- Evaluated health of CDH components to ensure effective data downlink capability.
- Remained on-call to diagnose and authorize corrective actions for on-orbit contingencies.
- Documented spacecraft health and anomalies in weekly and monthly reports for NASA management.
- Trained new engineers on command and data handling functions essential for on-orbit operations.
- Led full-team simulations of future on-orbit activities with Flight Operations and Northrop Grumman.
- Executed spacecraft configuration changes during routine and risk-mitigation orbital maneuvers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot existing subsystems and enhance performance.
Terra Engineer Flight Controller
KBR
Greenbelt
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Operated on-shift as a flight controller for Terra
- Troubleshooted spacecraft contingencies in real-time
- Documented contingencies and protocols used to solve issues
- Monitored spacecraft telemetry using ECLIPSE (Raytheon)
- Regularly used MMS and EA for product delivery, timeline viewing and shift documentation
- Executed daily schedule and navigation-related loads
- Executed necessary spacecraft commands
- Interfaced with White Sands and ground system controllers to perform data dumps
- Routinely executed actions to recover science and housekeeping data
- Acted as the on-console controller for multiple Terra spacecraft maneuvers (MR, IAM, DMU/RMM)
- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Process Engineer
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Neenah
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Facilitated monthly team meetings to review key performance indicators and plan capital projects.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality outcomes.
- Monitored operating supplies and resource utilization through SAP for optimized performance.
- Analyzed production data to identify cost reduction opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with Quality Control and Maintenance departments on process engineering initiatives.
- Executed trials across multiple manufacturing plants to reduce production costs effectively.
- Conducted weekly OSHA permit meetings to elevate safety awareness among teams.
- Documented process improvements in accordance with established protocols.
Education
Master’s of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
The University of Maryland
College Park12.2019
Graduate Certificate - Civil and Environmental Engineering
The University of Maryland
College Park12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
The Pennsylvania State
University Park12.2015
Skills
- Spacecraft maneuver planning
- Flight software development
- System troubleshooting
- Process optimization
- Automation scripting
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Performance monitoring
- Technical documentation
- Matlab
- Python
- Training and mentoring
- Control systems
Timeline
Terra Guidance Navigation Control Engineer
KBR
06.2025 - Current
Terra Flight Software & Simulator Subsystem Engineer
KBR
06.2023 - Current
Aura Command and Data Handling Subsystem Engineer
KBR
11.2020 - 06.2022
Terra Engineer Flight Controller
KBR
01.2020 - 11.2020
Process Engineer
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
12.2015 - 05.2018
Master’s of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
The University of Maryland
Graduate Certificate - Civil and Environmental Engineering
The University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
The Pennsylvania State
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