Richard Rothe

Richard Rothe is a Mechanical Specialist with extensive experience in technical craftsmanship across various industries. They currently serve as a Senior Spacecraft Technician at Varda Space Industries and have held previous roles including Supervisor for E-2 Integration at VAST and Senior Tool Maker at Heliogen. Richard's career includes significant positions at notable companies such as Space Exploration Technologies and Virgin Galactic, where they developed expertise in propulsion systems, mechanical tooling, and advanced welding techniques. They hold a degree from the Universal Technical Institute in Harley Davidson mechanics.