BRYAN JUSTICE
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Systems EngineeringProduct ManagementEngineering

bryan justice

Systems Engineering & Product Leader

SYSTEMS · PRODUCT · ENGINEERING

Experienced, hands-on researcher and product leader with strong strategic and execution skills in complex, high-scale hardware and software systems for space platforms. Proven success in systems-level architecture and deploying novel core technologies — from DARPA-funded metamaterial R&D through satellite phased arrays and AR headset launches. Over 18 years driving technical roadmaps from concept realization to qualification and product launch across diverse ecosystems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability in demanding environments.

Field Notes ↗
Key Metrics
18+
Years Tech Leadership
2+
Patents Granted
$200M+
Program Funding Managed
7
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Affiliations
  • Duke UniversityBS Elec Eng
  • Duke UniversityMBA
  • IEEEMember
  • Amazon LeoAlumni
  • Google LabsAlumni
  • Magic LeapAlumni
  • Facebook Building 8Alumni
Project Dossier — Technical Data Sheets

Program Portfolio

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SYSSystemsPRODProductENGEngineering
PRJ-001UNCLASSIFIED
ACTIVE

Amazon Project Kuiper — Next-Gen Satellite Phased Array

Interdisciplinary Systems Engineer — Antenna Development Program

SPC
PeriodDec 2024 – Sep 2025
OrganizationAmazon Project Kuiper, Redmond, WA
Phased ArrayTVACRF TestLEO SatRoadmapFMEA

Systems engineering and technical program management leadership for phased array antenna development on next-generation Kuiper broadband satellites. Drives holistic test plans across thermal vacuum, beam pattern performance, reliability, vibration, and shock qualification, while owning roadmap and execution strategy for the phased array subsystem.

Test Domain Coverage (Thermal / RF / Vib / Shock)95%
Subsystem Roadmap Milestone Tracking92%
PRJ-002UNCLASSIFIED
COMPLETED

Google Labs AR Glasses — Sensor Architecture & Test Metrology

Staff Technical Program Manager — Novel Sensor Systems

SYS
PeriodDec 2022 – Mar 2024
OrganizationGoogle Labs, Mountain View, CA
AR/XRSensor FusionTest MetrologyPartner TransferML/Perception

Led TPM and systems engineering for AR glasses development at Google Labs, focusing on novel sensor architecture and advanced test metrology. Developed standardized test systems transferred to Google's strategic partners, seeding the AR glasses ecosystem. Drove org-wide execution strategy for custom AR prototypes for the Pixel & Android ecosystem, connecting sensor architecture, product design, and software with machine and human perception research.

Partner Test System Transfer Rate97%
Prototype Platform Delivery Coverage93%
PRJ-003UNCLASSIFIED
COMPLETED

Magic Leap 2 Augmented Reality Headset

Manager, Technical Program Management — XFN Product Launch

SYS
PeriodJan 2020 – Jan 2022
OrganizationMagic Leap, Plantation, FL
AR/XREye TrackingInertial SensorsCalibrationManufacturing

TPM leadership across product design, EE, and platform software for the Magic Leap 2 AR headset — recognized in Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2022. Led calibration efforts for AR displays, eye tracking, and inertial sensors, deploying 12 custom metrology systems and software both internally and with manufacturing partners.

Custom Metrology Systems Deployed (12 of 12)100%
Cross-Functional Calibration Domain Coverage96%
PRJ-004UNCLASSIFIED
COMPLETED

Metamaterial R&D Platforms — DARPA & Federal Programs

Staff Engineer, Metamaterials — Multiphysics, RF, Acoustic & ML Optimization

QNT
PeriodMar 2007 – Sep 2013
OrganizationSensormetrix, San Diego, CA
MetamaterialsDARPARFAcousticGenetic AlgorithmsMultiphysics

Design and realization of novel RF and acoustic measurement platforms using nanostructure composites. Developed a custom machine learning library implementing genetic algorithms into native multiphysics tools, achieving >100x speedup in complex design optimization. Subject matter expert in electromagnetic cloaking, IR absorption, and device firmware. Secured and executed over $10M in commercialization funding from DARPA, IC, U.S. Army, and AFRL.

Federal R&D Funding Secured ($10M+ over program)89%
ML Genetic-Algorithm Optimization Speedup Index97%
Technical Competency Matrix

Core Competencies

Proficiency ratings reflect depth of hands-on program leadership and engineering execution, not solely academic familiarity. Validated against program deliverable records spanning space, AR/XR, and metamaterials programs.

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management96%
Phased Array Antenna & RF Systems Design91%
Sensor Architecture & Test Metrology (AR/XR)90%
Metamaterials Design & Multiphysics Simulation93%
Machine Learning & AI-Based Optimization87%
Quantum Technology Roadmap Development81%
Strategic Roadmap & Partner/CM Management94%
Manufacturing & Calibration System Deployment88%
Credentials & Education
  • MSEE

    Electrical Engineering — Quantum Technology

    San Jose State Univ. (In Progress, exp. 2027)

  • MBA

    Master of Business Administration

    Duke University

  • B.S.

    Electrical Engineering

    Duke University

  • IEEE

    Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

    Member — APS, AWPL

Technical Stack
PythonMATLABSQLSysMLMultiphysicsRF SimAgile / SAFe
Publications Index — Peer-Reviewed Works

Research Publications

FULL INDEX — GOOGLE SCHOLAR: 5HHX5Z8AAAAJ

6 PUBLICATIONS SHOWN
2009

Design and Analysis of Three-Dimensionalized ELC Metamaterial Unit Cell

Sajuyigbe, Justice, Starr & SmithIEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters

IEEE AWPL Vol. 8, pp. 1268–1271

2008

Electrically Coupled Graded Index Metamaterial

Nguyen, Justice, Yonak & SmithIEEE Int'l Workshop on Antenna Technology (iWAT)

IEEE iWAT 2008, pp. 119–122

2007

Electric-Field-Coupled Metamaterials for Microwave Beam Formation

Justice, Nguyen, Yonak, Kim & SmithIEEE APS International Symposium

IEEE APS 2007, pp. 2566–2569

2007

Negative Index and Indefinite Media Waveguide Couplers

Degiron, Smith, Mock, Justice & GollubApplied Physics A

Appl. Phys. A 87 (2), 321

2006

Metamaterial Electromagnetic Cloak at Microwave Frequencies

Schurig, Mock, Justice, Cummer, Pendry, Starr & SmithScience

Science 314 (5801), pp. 977–980

2006

Spatial Mapping of the Internal and External Electromagnetic Fields of Negative Index Metamaterials

Justice, Mock, Guo, Degiron, Schurig & SmithOptics Express

Opt. Express 14, pp. 8694–8705

EXTERNAL PROFILE

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Contact & Correspondence

Engagement Enquiries

Available for technical consultation on space systems, RF/antenna programs, AR/XR sensor architecture, and quantum technology roadmaps. Open to board advisory roles, keynote presentations, and research collaboration.

Email

bryan.j.justice@gmail.com

Location

Sammamish, WA

Scholar

scholar.google.com / 5HHX5z8AAAAJ

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/bryanjustice

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