Jacob Bartel is a seasoned aerospace engineer with extensive experience at SpaceX since January 2017, currently serving as the Director of Booster Production, overseeing Starship Booster production and testing. Prior roles at SpaceX included Senior Manager and Manager for Starship Super Heavy Booster Engineering, where Jacob managed integration, testing, and change management. Jacob began with SpaceX as a Dragon Product Manager, leading the Dragon 2 Cargo vehicles program from pre-development to successful operational flights. Jacob's expertise extends to vehicle integration and test engineering, as well as innovation in spacecraft design from previous positions such as Integration and Test Engineer II and Structures Engineer. Jacob holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University, complemented by impactful internships and leadership roles in lunar rover development and CNC programming.
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