Background
Simkin, Donald Jules was born on September 5, 1925 in Brooklyn. Son of Maxwell Mark and Anne (Frachtenberg) Simkin.
chemical engineer aeronautical engineer
Simkin, Donald Jules was born on September 5, 1925 in Brooklyn. Son of Maxwell Mark and Anne (Frachtenberg) Simkin.
Bachelor of Science, University California, Berkley, 1945. Master of Science, University California, Berkley, 1949.
Hammerschlag fellow University California, Berkeley, 1947—1948. Engineer Shell Development Company, Emeryville, 1949-1957. Supervisor Marquardt Corporation, Van Nuys, 1957-1960.
Manager Astropower Inc, Costa Mesa, 1960-1962. Director Rockwell International, Downey, 1962—1989. Principal scientist Boeing Corporation, Huntington Beach, since 1989.
Professor West Coast University, 1989—1991. Instructor rocket science United States Air Force Edwards, California, 1959-1960. Member advisory board for engineering technical California State University, Pomona, 1985-1987.
Professor rocket science University of California at Los Angeles, 1958-1969. Instructor chemistry Valley College, 1959-1960. Instructor rocket science United States Air Force, Edwards, California.
Associate fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Married Natalie von Gering, July 12, 1951. Children: MIchael Nathan, Sharon Gay, David Jason.