Michael A. Benoist is a licensed professional engineer in the electrical & computer domain and is also a certified systems engineering professional.  He has over 25 years of engineering experience, primarily in systems engineering, to include experience with all spacecraft subsystems: attitude control, electrical power, thermal control, propulsion, telemetry & command, and payloads.  The following is a summary of his experience:

• Specifications: Interface, System, Subsystems, & Software
• Systems Testing
• Independent Verification & Validation
• Software Design & Test
• Requirements
• Interface Control Documents
• Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance
• Specifications & Drawings
• Systems Modeling
• Subsystems Health Monitoring

He is a graduate of Capitol College (now Capitol Technology University) with an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science (BS) degree ― majoring in electronics with a concentration in telecommunications.