Background
Smith, Joseph Frank was born on July 16, 1953 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Matthew and Genevieve Theresa (Mikrut) Smith.
Spacecraft electronics and systems engineer
Smith, Joseph Frank was born on July 16, 1953 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Matthew and Genevieve Theresa (Mikrut) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1976; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1978.
Design engineer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, 1978-1984; systems engineer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, 1984-1987; technical group supervisor, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, 1987-1988; systems engineer, McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, Huntington Beach, California, since 1988.
Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior member, digital avionics technical committee).
Married Keri Lizbeth Oda, June 28, 1986. Children: Kelsey Akiko, Bradford Akira Matthew.