Isabella Curtis

My passion for engineering stems from an interest in solving complex problems – breaking them down into manageable blocks that, together, deliver an elegant solution.

I studied General Engineering at the University of Warwick, specializing in Systems Engineering. I have a range of cross-industry experiences that have enabled me to explore the breadth of engineering. This has included civil engineering at High Speed 2, high performance automotive engineering at Hyundai, and manufacturing and quality engineering at Tesla.

I am currently a Systems Engineer at Boeing, working in the Phantom Works Global UK team. Phantom Works is the applied research and development arm of Boeing where future concepts are developed by engineers across air, sea and space domains. I joined the Engineering Graduate scheme at Boeing in 2020 and have worked across the development of aircraft training simulators, modelling and simulation of new concepts and capabilities, and systems engineering for evaluation of those new concepts. This has involved the design, development and test of prototypes to showcase autonomous capabilities.

Beyond my day-to-day role, I am passionate about engaging young people in STEM. I am part of the STEM Strategy Committee for Boeing UK where I contribute to decision making that expands the impact of our outreach activities. Outside of work, I am also a volunteer member of the Women’s Engineering Society Early Careers Board where I lead the competitions project that aims to support aspiring students with their professional development.