Ryan McCort

Ryan McCort has a diverse work experience in the engineering field. Ryan most recently worked at Albedo as a Senior Mechanical Engineer starting in May 2023. Before that, they worked at SpaceX as a Build Engineer - Starship from March 2021 to February 2023. Prior to SpaceX, Ryan was at Lockheed Martin, where they held the positions of Mechanical Engineer II from June 2019 to February 2021 and Mechanical Engineer I (Asc) from June 2018 to May 2019. Ryan also has previous experience as a Courier/Material Handler at FedEx from June 2014 to May 2018. Ryan began their engineering career as an Engineer Intern at Meggitt Piezo Technologies from May 2017 to February 2018. Additionally, they have diverse experiences outside of the engineering field, including serving as an Outreach Fellow at Community STEM Clubs from August 2016 to May 2017, and as a Maintenance Tech at Chi Omega Fraternity from August 2012 to January 2014. Ryan also worked as a Lab Coordinator in the Science Department at Front Range Community College from September 2011 to February 2012 and as an Undergraduate Researcher at BioServe Space Technologies from March 2011 to September 2011, where they conducted experiments related to bone mass loss in microgravity.

Ryan McCort attended the University of Colorado Boulder from 2010 to 2013, where they studied Aerospace Engineering Sciences. After a brief break, they continued their education at the University of Colorado Denver from 2016 to 2018, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to their time at the University of Colorado Boulder, they attended Front Range Community College from 2008 to 2010, where they pursued an Associate of Applied Science degree, although their specific field of study during that time period is not mentioned.