Garrett Fife
Department Manager, Thermal Vacuum Space Simulation
United States
Garrett leads Element’s thermal vacuum space simulation operations in El Segundo, bringing over 20 years of experience in aerospace environmental testing and data acquisition systems.
Experience
Garrett Fife is the Department Manager for Element’s Thermal Vacuum Space Simulation operations in El Segundo, California. He has more than 20 years of testing experience spanning aerospace, defense, and high‑tech industries.
Garrett specializes in designing and executing environmental test campaigns, integrating advanced data‑acquisition and instrumentation systems, and leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission‑critical hardware performs reliably in space‑like conditions.
Career Highlights
- Brought multiple thermal vacuum systems online from concept through full operational capability
- Contributed across multiple disciplines including thermal cycle, dynamics, air slab, mechanical (hydraulics), pyro shock, centrifuge, acoustics, helium leak, pressure, and altitude testing
Qualifications and Credentials
Credentials
- Airframe & Powerplant Certification
- Over 20 years of experience in the testing industry