Esther Putman

Esther Putman is an accomplished medical engineer currently serving as Medical Engineer II at SpaceX since November 2023, with additional experience as a Parabolic Flight Coach at Zero-G and a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder, where a doctoral dissertation focuses on VR astronaut training and human trust in autonomous systems. Education includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering, a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management, and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Neuroscience and Biology, all obtained from reputable institutions. Previous roles include Space Medical Research Associate Engineer at SpaceX, Student Board President for the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research, and multiple internships at organizations such as NASA, Space Tango, and Vulcan Inc., where contributions spanned life sciences research, satellite imagery analysis, and educational outreach.