Jake Allen

Jake Allen is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in the aerospace sector. Currently serving as Chief Engineer at Zepher Flight Labs since December 2022, Jake previously held the position of Chief Engineer at RapidFlight, LLC from May 2021 to April 2022. Over a distinguished 15-year career at Insitu, Boeing, Jake contributed in various roles, including Project Manager for Advanced Payloads and Flight Test UAS Maintenance Manager. Early career achievements include founding and leading Cascade Composites and building experimental aircraft at Emerald Aircrafters II Inc, along with significant contributions to gyrocopter manufacturing at Soma Aviation. Jake's expertise encompasses advanced composite aircraft fabrication, project management, and unmanned aerial systems development.