Richard Schaefer

Richard Schaefer's work experience includes:

- Vulcan Recovery Lead Engineer at United Launch Alliance (ULA) since November 2022 (current role).

- Kuiper SIL Project Lead at United Launch Alliance (ULA) from August 2022 to November 2022.

- Nuclear Submarine Officer in the US Navy from May 2016 to November 2022, with roles including Nuclear Submarine Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Assistant Engineer Officer, Reactor Control Officer, and Electrician's Mate, Nuclear.

- Emergency Actions Officer at United States Strategic Command from November 2020 to August 2022.

Richard Schaefer completed their Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the State University of New York Maritime College from 2013 to 2016. Following that, they attended the Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) from 2016 to 2017, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

In 2021, Richard started pursuing a Master of Science in Engineering with a focus on Interdisciplinary Engineering at Purdue University, which they completed in 2022. During the same period, from 2021 to 2023, they also enrolled in the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA). The specific field of study for the MBA is not specified.

In terms of certifications, Richard obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in May 2022. Additionally, they hold a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance obtained from the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY in February 2019.