Jeffery Lane

Jeffery Lane has extensive work experience in the aerospace industry. Jeffery began their career at Boeing in 1980, where they held various roles, including Engineering Staff. During this time, they gained expertise in structural design, launch support, and supplier hardware acceptance.

In 1997, Lane became an IPT Lead and Chief Designer for Delta IV CBC Cryogenic Propellant Tanks & Tunnel. Jeffery was responsible for the design and technical integrity of the propellant tanks, skirts, and tunnel hardware elements. Lane also managed the development of design requirements, analyses, test planning, and hardware implementation.

From 2001 to 2002, Lane served as the Design Manager for Delta IV 1st Stage Structures. Jeffery led a team of engineers and provided engineering authority for configuration design and revision, launch support, and anomaly resolution.

In 2002, Lane took on the role of Senior Specialist, Thermal Structures - Space Launch Initiative at Boeing. Jeffery led the advanced cryogenic tank structures technology development under the Space Launch Initiative Program. Lane also took charge of a $10 million NASA-funded task to develop advanced materials and structural designs for reusable launch vehicle systems.

Lane then became the X-51 Airframe and Propulsion Integration IPT Lead at Boeing in 2003. Jeffery was the technical authority for the X-51 flight vehicle demonstrator, overseeing primary and secondary structure design, propulsion integration, thermal protection system design, and subsystem integration. Lane also managed staffing, budgeting, and cost/schedule performance for the 25-person IPT.

In 2008, Lane joined Northrop Grumman as the Chief Engineer for Advanced High-Speed Systems. Jeffery led the conceptual design and technology development of hypersonic missile and cruise vehicles, boosts glide entry vehicles, and supporting technologies. Lane also served as the Space Systems IPT lead for DARPA's Rapid Eye program.

At Northrop Grumman, Lane held multiple roles, including Chief Engineer for Reusable Booster Systems and Program Manager/Chief Engineer for the XS-1 Program. Jeffery led the development of a Minotaur IV class reusable booster system, integrating multidisciplinary teams and supporting technology programs.

Lane worked as a Consulting Engineer at Northrop Grumman from 2017 to 2018, providing program, technical, and business development support for a restricted program. Jeffery led systems engineering and mission analysis for an advanced cryogenic propulsion powered, air-launched, reusable Single Stage to Orbit system.

In 2022, Lane joined Lane Aerospace as a Consultant before transitioning to their current role as the Chief Technology Officer at Vector Launch Inc.

Jeffery Lane has a diverse education history. In 1975, they attended the University of Oklahoma, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jeffery completed their undergraduate studies in 1979. Afterward, in 1989, Lane enrolled at the University of Southern California and obtained a Master's degree in Systems Management by 1991. Their academic journey continued in 2010 when they attended UCLA, earning a Certificate in Flight Control Systems in 2011. In addition to their formal education, Lane also obtained a certification as a California Professional Engineer from the California State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors in 1985.