Tyler Heard

Tyler Heard is a Mechanical Engineer currently serving as an Integrated Program Planner at Lockheed Martin, where they apply their engineering skills and teamwork experience to solve complex problems. Tyler previously worked as a Spaceship Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II at Virgin Galactic, contributing to process implementation in a cutting-edge environment. Tyler's career began with a strong foundation in engineering through hands-on internships and roles, including a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Trinity Railcar and a Research Development Design Engineer at Material in Motion. They hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kennesaw State University, building on an earlier degree from Southern Polytechnic State University. Throughout their career, Tyler has maintained a curious mindset, always seeking to understand and improve systems around them.