Chad S.

Chad S. is an experienced engineering executive currently serving as Vice President of Engineering at Commonwealth Fusion Systems since August 2024. Prior to this role, Chad S. was Principal Engineer at Panthalassa from December 2021 to August 2024, focusing on hardware and technology development for sustainable energy solutions. At Blue Origin, from August 2017 to December 2021, Chad S. held multiple engineering leadership positions, including BE-3U Chief Engineer and New Glenn 1st Stage Chief Engineer, where responsibilities included design and risk management for launch vehicle systems. Earlier experience includes a tenure at Aerojet Rocketdyne as a Combustion Devices Development Engineer, contributing to the advancement of combustion chamber technologies. Chad S. holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Composites Design and Fabrication from UCLA.