Austin Ober

Austin Ober is an accomplished engineering professional with a strong background in propulsion test engineering and mechanical reliability. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Propulsion Test Engineering at Relativity Space since November 2021, Austin oversees teams focused on ground support equipment and fluids. Prior to this role, a progression of titles at Valero Energy Corporation—from Mechanical Engineer to Manager of Propulsion Test Engineering—highlighted expertise in rotating equipment reliability from May 2017 to October 2021. Additional experience includes work as a Research Assistant at Louisiana State University and mechanical engineering internships. Austin holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, earned in 2017.