Jacob Waters

Jacob Waters is a skilled Test Engineer and Subject Matter Expert at VAST, specializing in TEA-TEB disposal since May 2024. Previously, Jacob held the position of Propulsion Engineer at Stratolaunch and served as a Propulsion Test Engineer with Virgin Orbit. Jacob's foundational experience includes working as a Propulsion Research Engineer at Saint Louis University, where research focused on solid rocket fuel innovations, compliance with safety and testing regulations, and managing a capstone project centered on bipropellant liquid rocket engine design. The role at Saint Louis University Rocket Propulsion Lab encompassed leadership as Experimental Propulsion Team Lead and Propulsion Team Lead. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from Saint Louis University, awarded in 2021.