Robin Sargent
About Robin Sargent
Robin Sargent is a Mechanical Structures Engineer IV at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in aerospace engineering, having previously held positions at SpaceX and WET Design.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Robin Sargent has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as a Mechanical Structures Engineer IV since 2020. In this role, Sargent has organized a cross-disciplinary team to address aerodynamic entrainment effects in the MAW RATO Kit geometry during the VS2 FRB. The position is based in Roseville, California, where Sargent contributes to the development and engineering of advanced defense systems.
Previous Experience at SpaceX
Robin Sargent has extensive experience at SpaceX, where they held multiple engineering roles. Sargent worked as a Senior Launch Engineer (Design Reliability) from 2016 to 2018, and as a Senior Change Engineer from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, Sargent served as a Launch Engineer from 2012 to 2016. Throughout these roles, Sargent contributed to various projects and initiatives that focused on launch reliability and engineering design.
Background in Mechanical Engineering
Robin Sargent studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2005 to 2009. Sargent also completed secondary education at Ventura High School. This educational background provided a foundation for a career in mechanical engineering and aerospace.
Career at WET Design and 510 Systems
Prior to joining SpaceX, Robin Sargent worked at WET Design as a Product Engineer for eight months in 2011-2012. Sargent also gained experience as a Mechanical Engineer at 510 Systems from 2007 to 2011. These positions contributed to Sargent's development in engineering design and project management.
Achievements in Engineering Projects
Robin Sargent has led significant engineering projects, including managing the XQ-58A Valkyrie Productionization GSE team. Sargent was instrumental in the design of a new Launch and Retrieval Trailer and led the OBSS Landing Gear Integrated Project Team to design the first CTOL landing gear system for KUAS, successfully conducting a Preliminary Design Review for the AFRL. Sargent also mentored junior engineers in developing ground support equipment for the XQ-58A Valkyrie.