Chip Koehler joined ETM in June 2005 and was responsible for overall management and performance of ETM’s Engineering and Program Management functions. Prior to joining ETM, Chip was employed at Space Systems/Loral where he most recently was the Executive Director of the Spacecraft Test & Operations organization responsible for integration, test, and launch of Loral’s communications satellites.
Chip has extensive experience in Engineering, Program, and Operations Management. Prior positions he held at Space Systems/Loral include Executive Program Director for the DIRECTV-7s satellite, Executive Program Director and Technical Director for the International Space Station Battery and Power Electronics Program, and Engineering Director for Spacecraft Power Electronics and Batteries. Chip holds a MS in Engineering Management from the University of Santa Clara and BS in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University.
He is currently retired.