Paul Nitsch
VP, Space Vehicle Engineering at BlackSky
- Role
- VP, Space Vehicle Engineering at BlackSky
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paul Nitsch
Experienced engineering leader with a passion for leading teams developing complex systems. Multiple demonstrated examples of leading teams through space system development from initial concept definition through in-orbit commercial operation. Actively involved with senior leadership to establish company vision and long-term strategies. Responsibilities typically include people management, program management, and technical authority.
Experience
VP, Space Vehicle Engineering
Nov 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Continuation of prior LeoStella role; BlackSky acquired full ownership of LeoStella (prior 50-50 joint venture) in November 2024.Responsible for leading end-to-end development of industry leading remote sensing spacecraft
Education
The George Washington University
Master of Science (M.S.), Systems Engineering
2007 — 2010
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace Engineering
2002 — 2006
Skills
- Solid Mechanics
- Matlab
- Earned Value Management
- Ptc Creo
- Spacecraft
- Static Load Testing
- Aerospace
- Composites Analysis
- Dynamics
- System Design
- Stress Analysis
- Space Systems
- Engineering Management
- Telelogic Doors
- Mechanical Analysis
- Mechanical Testing
- Structural Dynamics
- Testing
- Femap
- Composites
- Static Analysis
- Dynamic Testing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural Analysis
- Nastran
- Simulations
- Systems Engineering
- Satellite
- Finite Element Analysis
- Aerospace Engineering
- Pro Engineer
- Dynamic Analysis
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