Christopher Oesch
About Christopher Oesch
Christopher Oesch serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Redwire Space in Longmont, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in engineering, having worked for notable companies such as Moog Inc., Apple, and Caterpillar Inc.
Work at Redwire
Christopher Oesch has been serving as the Vice President of Engineering at Redwire Space in Longmont since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of advanced space technologies. His leadership is integral to the company's mission of providing innovative solutions for space exploration and satellite deployment.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position at Redwire, Oesch held several engineering roles. He worked at Moog Inc. as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2016 to 2018 and as a Systems Engineer from 2008 to 2016. He also served as a Product Design Engineer at Apple for one year from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he was the Director of Power Products at Roccor, LLC from 2019 to 2020 and the Director of Engineering at Roccor from 2020 to 2021.
Internships and Early Career
Oesch began his career with internships at notable companies. He interned at Caterpillar Inc. in 2004 and 2007, and at John Deere in 2005. He also completed a summer internship at North American Lighting, Inc. in 2003. These early experiences provided him with foundational skills in engineering and product design.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Oesch earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, completing his undergraduate studies in 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 2006. His academic background supports his expertise in engineering principles and practices.