David Hegermiller

David Hegermiller currently serves as the Head of R&D Test Engineering at Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a position held since June 2022. Prior to this, David had an extensive career at SpaceX, where roles included Manager of Propulsion Engineering, Manager of Development Test, and Lead Development Test Engineer, among others, focusing on the development and execution of propulsion and structural tests across various projects. Previous experience includes engineering roles at GE Aviation, Solair Technologies Inc., and the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. David's academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science and Engineering in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University.