Gerald Richardson

Gerald Richardson is an experienced engineering and production management professional with a strong background in the semiconductor and aerospace industries. Currently serving as Sr. Manager of Pilot Production at Velo3D, Gerald has held various leadership roles including Production Manager at Momentus Space LLC, overseeing the construction of space vehicles, and Manufacturing Production Manager at Iron Ox, where a team of technicians was built to support automated greenhouse equipment. Previous positions include Sr. Equipment Engineer at Intermolecular and a significant tenure at Applied Materials, where responsibilities spanned pilot operations and test management for semiconductor equipment. Gerald's early career includes contributions to Novellus Systems and service as an Aviation Electronics Technician in the United States Navy, highlighting a consistent trajectory of technical expertise and team leadership.