Megan Kendrick

Megan Kendrick, a project engineer with Poway, California-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has been recognized with the San Diego Business Journal's Leader in Influence Award. GA-ASI is a global leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

As a project engineer for GA-ASI, Kendrick has demonstrated outstanding leadership in overseeing program design, integration, and testing within the company's Small UAS program. In December 2022, her contributions as chief engineer led to the successful first flight of an advanced new small UAS platform. Before that, she served as a valued contributor to the propulsion system of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle^®, the mainstay large UAS operated by the US Army.

"We support some of the most important customers in the world with some of the most advanced science and technology anywhere today, but we can't always talk publicly about what we do," said Kendrick. "That's why I'm so grateful for this recognition and what it lets us share about our team and our work."

GA-ASI Vice President of Engineering Dee Wilson singled out Kendrick's commitment to high-level execution on her program.

"This achievement is a testament to Megan's hard work, dedication, and exceptional contributions," Wilson said. "Megan's passion for her work sets her apart, and this award recognizes her outstanding performance and commitment. Everyone at GA-ASI is incredibly proud to have her as a part of our team."

Kendrick is an active member of GA-ASI's Women's Internal Network, serving as president from 2020 to 2022. She has worked diligently to promote opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education for women and has demonstrated a commitment to the development of K-12/university mentorship programs and a Female Executive Lunch and Learn series.

Kendrick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, San Diego, in 2015.