Jodie Howlett

Jodie joined the UK Space Agency in 2021, where she works as a Senior Systems Engineer within the Office of the Chief Engineer. She provides detailed technical oversight on various UK-supported space missions and projects, with a particular focus on space safety and sustainability. Notably, Jodie is Technical Lead for UK ADR (Active Debris Removal), the UK Space Agency’s first major national mission.

Jodie graduated with a First Class (Hons) in MEng Mechanical Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University in 2019 and then went on to complete the Space Studies Program at the International Space University. She then joined the European Space Agency’s mission control centre in Germany, working as a Young Graduate Trainee in product assurance and quality.

As a member of the IADC (Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee), Jodie represents the UK delegation within Working Group 4 – Space Debris Mitigation. She also serves as a Trustee for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Support Network and enjoys supporting outreach initiatives as a STEM Ambassador.