Jeff Maki

Jeff Maki is an accomplished aerospace engineer with extensive experience in propulsion systems and rocket engine testing. Currently serving as the Spaceship Propulsion Production Engineering Manager at Virgin Galactic since September 2020, Jeff previously held various roles at The Spaceship Company from December 2013 to September 2020, including Lead Production Engineer and Senior Production Engineer. Prior experience includes positions as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Firestar Technologies, a Mechanical Engineer at Exquadrum, Inc., and a Mechanical Engineering Coordinator at Mechanized Propulsion Systems Inc. Jeff is skilled in developing test procedures, safety communication plans, and propulsion hardware, and has a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, holding a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University.