Derek Hengeveld

Derek Hengeveld is a Senior Engineer at Redwire Space since January 2021. With extensive experience in energy analysis for building systems as Vice-President at BTU Engineering, Inc. since 1998, Derek specializes in energy audits, evaluations, and modeling, including LEED certifications. Additionally, Derek has served as Technical Lead at Veritrek since March 2017 and previously worked as a Senior Engineer at LoadPath from 2010 to December 2020, focusing on innovative spacecraft thermal management technologies. Derek's academic background includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (2010), a Master's degree from South Dakota State University (1998), and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. Prior to these roles, Derek was a faculty member at South Dakota State University from January 1999 to August 2005.