Russell Vernon

Viasat, Inc., Structures Engineering Team Lead

Russell Vernon is a Structures Engineering Team Lead at Viasat with 11 years’ experience whose responsibilities include delivering and maintaining Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Viasat’s Commercial Aviation In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) products. Prior to Viasat, he spent nearly 8 years supporting several aerospace and defense OEMs and subcontractors in structural analysis including Static, Dynamic and Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis. He also has several years’ experience in the transportation sector with Virgin Hyperloop One. Russell received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach.