Reed Ginsberg

Reed Ginsberg is the Founding VP of Engineering at Shinkei, a position he has held since December 2023.1 He is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, specifically in El Segundo, California.1

Education and Background

Reed has an impressive educational background:

• He completed the Jerome Fisher Dual Degree Program at the University of Pennsylvania, earning:
  • A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a Math Minor
  • A Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School, with a concentration in Management
• He also holds a Master of Engineering in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude1

Professional Experience

Before joining Shinkei, Reed had a notable career:

• He worked at SpaceX as a Lead Mechanical Engineer, where he was involved in developing the largest rocket ever created, intended for Mars missions2
• In August 2023, he started a position as Senior Hardware Product Manager at Anduril Industries3

Skills and Expertise

Reed's unique combination of engineering and business skills has been instrumental in his career:

• He has experience in mechanism design for satellites from his time at SpaceX2
• As an engineering manager, he leads a team of mechanical engineers2
• His Wharton background in Management has been valuable in his leadership roles2

Future Aspirations

Reed has expressed interest in entrepreneurship:

• He dreams of starting or being part of a founding team of a hardware company in the future2
• His dual background in engineering and business positions him well for this goal2

Reed Ginsberg's diverse experience and educational background have prepared him well for his current role as Founding VP of Engineering at Shinkei, where he likely applies both his technical expertise and management skills.