Building mission-critical machines demands more than good intentions—it requires relentless focus on outcomes. Every test must validate system behavior. Every data point must drive engineering decisions. Every workflow must reduce risk.
This outcome-driven approach comes from hard-won experience. Sift's team of former SpaceX flight software engineers has lived the challenges of scaling mission-critical systems where failure isn't an option. We've learned that powerful tools matter, but engineering outcomes matter more. That's why Sift embeds deeply with your engineering team. Beyond just providing software for telemetry analysis, we bring proven workflows forged in environments where zeptoseconds matter and reliability is non-negotiable.
The impact compounds over time. As your systems scale from initial testing to full production, our embedded support evolves with you—optimizing data pipelines, streamlining validation workflows, and continuously reducing technical risk. This combination of mission-critical software expertise and embedded engineering support can't be found anywhere else. Because building reliable systems requires more than just tools—it requires partners who've solved these exact challenges at the highest stakes.
Jason Hunter
Lead Forward Deployment Engineer
A former Marine, Jason spent three years on SpaceX's Dragon flight software team, where he specialized in testing, vehicle integration, and mission control operations. At Sift, he helps engineering teams modernize their test data pipelines for mission-critical operations.
Zach Plunkett
Forward Deployment Engineer
At SpaceX, Zach led Dragon2 Joint Testing with NASA, specializing in communications, testing, and mission operations. He then brought this expertise to Astrobotic, where he integrated software for rapid-development moon rovers. At Sift, he helps engineering teams streamline their test and integration workflows for mission-critical systems.
Ailin Yu
Forward Deployment Engineer
At SpaceX, Ailin scaled Falcon launch operations through simulation software and automation, then built Starshield's operations team from ground integration to orbit. After SpaceX, she led automation and data initiatives in climate tech. At Sift, she leverages this unique blend of simulation, operations, and product development to help engineering teams optimize their testing workflows.
Marc Julien
Forward Deployment Engineer
With eight years in aerospace, Marc led flight software testing for Falcon and Dragon at SpaceX, specializing in hardware-in-the-loop and simulation environments. At Sift, he combines this mission-critical testing expertise with deep customer understanding to help engineering teams transform their validation processes.
