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Sam Reineman
Lead Mechanical Engineer at SpaceX
Sam Reineman is a highly accomplished engineer who currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Electric Era, a company focused on developing AI-driven storage solutions for electric vehicle fast charging.15 Prior to joining Electric Era in October 2022, Reineman had a significant tenure at SpaceX, where he worked for nine years in various roles.6
At SpaceX, Reineman's career progression included:
- Structures Engineer (September 2013 - April 2016)
- Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Development (April 2016 - November 2018)
- Lead Mechanical Engineer (November 2018 - October 2022)5
During his time at SpaceX, Reineman led the engineering design, development, rollout, and business outcomes for the Starlink Gateway Antenna Ground Stations.3
Reineman's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which he obtained between 2009 and 2013.25 His early career experiences include:
- Engineer at GWR Instruments, Inc. (May 2010 - September 2010)
- Research Assistant at MIT Biomimetics Lab (May 2011 - May 2012)
- Product Design Intern at Apple (June 2012 - September 2012)5
Reineman joined Electric Era with the goal of making electric car charging a ubiquitous and seamless experience for all electric cars.4 His expertise in mechanical engineering and experience from SpaceX have positioned him well to contribute to the development of innovative EV charging solutions.6