Sam Nackman

Sam Nackman is a highly experienced propulsion engineer with a robust background in aerospace engineering. Currently serving as Principal Propulsion Engineer at Stratolaunch since February 2021, Sam previously held various senior engineering roles at SpaceX, including Senior Propulsion Engineer for Starship Engineering and Senior Propulsion Engineer for Vehicle Fluids Analysis. Prior to those positions, experience includes leading vehicle fluids engineering at Relativity Space and multiple roles at SpaceX beginning in 2012, focusing on propulsion and fluid systems. Sam holds a Master of Science in Engineering in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.