Sam Knechtenhofer

Sam Knechtenhofer is a highly skilled engineering professional with extensive experience in manufacturing and product development within the aerospace sector. Currently serving as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Materials at Radiant since 2025, Sam has held pivotal roles at several prominent companies, including Senior Components Manufacturing Engineer at Relativity Space and Fluid Components Manufacturing and Test Engineer II at Rocket Lab, where foundational contributions were made to the Fluid Components Manufacturing team for engine development. Other notable positions include Product Manager at Vanlife Customs and Manufacturing Automation Engineer at Zipline, reflecting a strong background in automating manufacturing processes and managing complex design projects. Sam's educational foundation includes a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and an Associate of Science from the Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing.