Roger W. Best

Roger W. Best, MS, MBA, is a seasoned mechanical design engineer with extensive experience in the aerospace and automotive industries. Currently a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Supernal, Roger focuses on the mechanical aspects of test systems for eVtol certification. Prior roles include contributions to the Interiors Team at Supernal and senior mechanical design positions at Waymo, Northrop Grumman, GKN Aerospace, and Boeing, where Roger specialized in designing complex mechanisms and tooling for autonomous vehicles and military communications equipment. Educational credentials include an MS in Product Development Engineering from the University of Southern California, an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, and a BS in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix, along with various certifications in business and engineering disciplines.