Makiah Eustice
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Technical leader with proven track record in driving innovative solutions and optimizing technical processes. Skilled in team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in project management, system integration, and strategic planning, coupled with strong focus on achieving organizational goals. Known for reliability, effective communication, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Technical Director
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
02.2026 - Current
- Reduced overall development time with the introduction of continuous integration tools and best practices.
- Performed Data analysis and management for strategic decision-making
- Improved business analysis implementation to accelerate workforce efficiency and training
Program Integrator
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Led 10-member multi-functional team to provide surveillance on early warning satelite constellation program.
- Provided insight and guidance to government customer on contractor performance of system engineering, software development, supply chain, and integration & test.
- Identified sub-contractor performance gap that would delay I&T and launch operations.
Flight Test Engineer
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Led planning, conducting, and reporting of developmental flight test on various military aircraft
- Coordinated multiple military and contractor stakeholders and operators for test procedures, safety, and evaluation.
Structures Engineer
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Evaluated and planned first article tests of C-5 replacement parts
- Reviewed aircraft deficiency reports, determined appropriate maintenance/repair procedures for return-to-fly
- Review part drawings for Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing compliance
Student Researcher
Multifunctional Materials and Aerospace Structures Optimization Lab
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Processed and heat-treated shape-memory alloys
- Characterized metallic alloys through tensile tests.
- Integrated and tested airfoil in wind tunnel
Systems Engineering Intern
The Aerospace Corporation
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Analyzed requirement management tools for restore and archive capability.
- Developed system requirements and collaborated with software developers to build customer support tool for managers.
- Created repository for industry Cube Sat parts for cost model analysis.
Line Service Technician
US Jet Center
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed inventory of fuel trucks and ensured accurate fueling records, maintaining operational readiness at all times.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines while performing towing operations, reducing the risk of accidents or damage to aircraft.
- Performed customer service of flight crew for safe arrival and departure
Cyber Spectrum Research and Technology Development
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Air Force/DoD/ Clarkson Aerospace joint venture to develop Integrated Photonics for Defense Applications.
Education
Master of Science - Materials Engineering
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA11-2027
Certificate of Completion - Space Studies
International Space University
Strasbourg, France08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2019
Skills
- Failure Analysis
- Technical Procedure Development
- Data Analysis
- MATLAB/ Python
- CAD (Fusion 360)
- Flight Test & Evaluation
- Lean/ Continuous Improvement
- Program Management
- Microsoft Power Platform
Accomplishments
- Selected as One of 36 international undergraduate women as future leaders in aerospace for career and skill acceleration
- Selection Committee- Reviewed and interviewed highly competitive candidates
Brooke Owens Fellowship, Class of 2017, April 2017 - Present
Certification
Certified EIT
PMP
SPACE ANALOG OPERATIONS
- HI-SEAS, Hawaii
- Crew Member, Habitat Operations Officer
- Jan 2020
- Mars Academy USA, California
- Commander
- May 2019
- 3 day space analog. Led crew of 4 undergraduate students in Texas A&M SEDS in confined environment, kept to strict schedule to complete research objectives. Implemented American Sign Language and scuba diving gesture training for EVA contingency.
- Mars Desert Research Station, Utah
- Crew Member, GreenHab Officer
- December 2018
- Two week simulation. Conducted walkthroughs for Mars VR for the Mar Society, tracked habitat subsystems.
Timeline
Associate Technical Director
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
02.2026 - Current
Program Integrator
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
02.2024 - 02.2026
Flight Test Engineer
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
05.2021 - 02.2024
Structures Engineer
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
02.2020 - 05.2021
Line Service Technician
US Jet Center
11.2019 - 01.2020
Student Researcher
Multifunctional Materials and Aerospace Structures Optimization Lab
01.2018 - 12.2018
Systems Engineering Intern
The Aerospace Corporation
06.2017 - 08.2017
Cyber Spectrum Research and Technology Development
09.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Materials Engineering
University of Southern California
Certificate of Completion - Space Studies
International Space University
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Texas A&M University