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James Harris
Senior Director of Propulsion at Relativity Space
James Harris is currently the Vice President of Propulsion Engineering at Relativity Space, a role he has held since August 2023. In this position, he focuses on integrating mechanical hardware, electronics, and software to innovate rocket design and manufacturing using additive manufacturing techniques. His previous experience includes significant roles in the aerospace sector, notably as the Chief Engineer for Terran 1 at Relativity Space and leading motion control systems engineering at Waymo. He also worked at Blue Origin, where he was instrumental in ground testing and was a flight controller for the New Shepard suborbital vehicle's first successful mission.
Professional Background
- Relativity Space
- Vice President of Propulsion Engineering (Aug 2023 - Present)
- Chief Engineer, Terran 1 (Dec 2021 - Jul 2023)
- Waymo
- Motion Control Systems Engineering Lead (Mar 2017 - Aug 2018)
- Blue Origin
- New Glenn Mission Ops Deputy Element Lead (Nov 2016 - Mar 2017)
Education
James Harris earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University, graduating summa cum laude in 2008.
His extensive background in engineering leadership emphasizes his commitment to mentoring young engineers and establishing effective processes within teams to achieve high-quality outcomes in complex engineering projects.1
