Where does Mandy Vaughn work?

Mandy Vaughn is Operating Partner at Embedded Ventures.

Where did Mandy Vaughn go to school?

Mandy Vaughn studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Master of Science (MS), Aerospace); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering).

Mandy Vaughn

Investor

Operating Partner at Embedded Ventures

Long Beach, CA

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526 people in our graph share verified history with Mandy — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Jenna BryantunlockedMandy: together at Embedded Ventures (2021–2026)

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Mandy: together at Virgin Orbit

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About

Mandy is an advocate for integrating commercial space technology into national security missions. An MIT-trained astronautical engineer and former U.S. Air Force program manager, she was the first President of VOX Space at Virgin Orbit and founded GXO, Inc.

Experience

GXO, IncCEO & Foundercurrent2021 — presentLong Beach, California, United States
Revolution SpaceBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
VORAGO TechnologiesMember Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Embedded VenturesOperating Partnercurrent2021 — presentMalibu, California, United States
Defense Science BoardMember2022 — 2025Washington DC
National Space Council User's Advisory GroupMember2018 — 2025
National Security Space Association (NSSA)Chair, Workforce Development2021 — 2023
VOX SpaceAdvisor2021 — 2023El Segundo, California, United States
VOX SpacePresident & CEO2017 — 2021El Segundo, CA
Virgin OrbitSenior Director of Business Development and Mission Management2016 — 2017Greater Los Angeles Area
Virgin GalacticDirector of Business Development2015 — 2016Long Beach, CA
Virgin GalacticSenior Manager Business Development2015Long Beach, CA
General Dynamics Mission SystemsSenior Manager Business Development2012 — 2015El Segundo, CA
KTSiDirector2007 — 2012El Segundo, CA
USAFAerospace Engineering and PM2000 — 2007MIT, then Hill AFB then LA AAFB

Skills & more

Intelligence3DoD30Systems Engineering36Engineering Management17Aerospace24Earned Value Management17Requirements Management12System Design6Information Assurance5Security Clearance17Configuration Management4Defense9

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Government ContractingAvionicsSystem ArchitectureMilitaryAir ForceDefenceSatelliteNavySimulationsSpace SystemsSensors

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Colleagues at Embedded Ventures

Bill Cramsie

Partner at Embedded Ventures

Hannah Eason

Director of Communications at Embedded Ventures

Jenna Bryant

Co-Founder, CEO and General Partner at Embedded Ventures

Jordan Noone

General Partner at Embedded Ventures

Vonni Williams

Talent Partner at Embedded Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mandy Vaughn?: Mandy is an advocate for integrating commercial space technology into national security missions. An MIT-trained astronautical engineer and former U.S. Air Force program manager, she was the first President of VOX Space at Virgin Orbit and founded GXO, Inc.
Where does Mandy Vaughn work?: Mandy Vaughn is Operating Partner at Embedded Ventures.
Where did Mandy Vaughn go to school?: Mandy Vaughn studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Master of Science (MS), Aerospace); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering).