Keith Gildea

Keith Gildea has a diverse range of work experience. Keith is currently working at Astrobotic as the Lead Structures Engineer for the Griffin Mission 1, where their responsibilities include designing and analyzing lunar lander structural elements. Prior to this, they worked at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 2016 to 2020. During their time there, they held various roles such as Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and supported the separations and ATLO for the EDL team. Notably, they were responsible for designing and analyzing parts for EDL cameras, developing a test for potential hazards after Rover separation, and leading the installation of Z-axis thrusters on the Descent Stage.

Before their tenure at NASA, Keith worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Portent Technologies, where they designed parts for an aerial photography drone and developed a patented linear rail system. Keith also gained experience as a student at NYU-Poly, where they pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering and achieved an impressive GPA of 3.93/4.0. Keith has also worked as an intern at JPL and Honeybee Robotics, where they contributed to the development of prototypes for space exploration projects.

In addition to their engineering roles, Keith has also worked in the entertainment industry as a Production Assistant, Production Designer, Properties Master, Scenic Designer, and Director as a freelancer. Overall, Keith Gildea's work experience showcases their expertise and versatility in the field of mechanical engineering, particularly in the aerospace industry.

Keith Gildea has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from New York University, which they earned from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, they attended Boston University from 2005 to 2009 and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Film and Television.