Reid Shaffer

Principal Recovery Engineer at Rocket Lab

Reid Shaffer, P.E. is a seasoned professional in naval architecture and marine engineering, currently serving as a Senior Launch Engineer at SpaceX since February 2020. Prior experience includes roles as a Naval Architect at Elliott Bay Design Group and as Lead Engineer at Vigor Kvichak, LLC, where significant contributions were made to US Coast Guard projects. With a robust background at Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc., Reid Shaffer designed and developed a wide array of custom aluminum workboats, implemented innovative design practices, and conducted extensive structural analysis. Reid's academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from the University of New Orleans.

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Rocket Lab

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Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company with an established track record of mission success. They deliver reliable launch services, spacecraft components, satellites and other spacecraft and on-orbit management solutions that make it faster, easier and more affordable to access space.