German Acosta Quiros
About German Acosta Quiros
German Acosta Quiros is a Staff Design Engineer at Redwire Space, where he leads technical development for in-space assembly and manufacturing. He has a background in aerospace engineering with previous roles at Made In Space, Rocket Lab USA, and NASA Glenn Research Center.
Work at Redwire Space
German Acosta Quiros currently serves as a Staff Design Engineer at Redwire Space, a position he has held since 2023 in Goleta, California. His responsibilities include leading technical development for in-space assembly and manufacturing opportunities. Prior to this role, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Redwire Space from 2022 for 11 months in Jacksonville, Florida, and as an Associate Technology Lead from 2020 to 2022. In these roles, he architected corporate-wide processes and business systems across various domains, including manufacturing and finance.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Before joining Redwire Space, German Acosta Quiros gained valuable experience in the aerospace sector through various internships. He worked as an Aerospace Engineer at Made In Space, Inc. for three months in 2020 and as an Aerospace Engineering Intern for six months in 2019. Additionally, he served as a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Rocket Lab USA for seven months in 2018. His experience also includes a research internship at NASA Glenn Research Center in 2016.
Education and Academic Involvement
German Acosta Quiros earned a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Miami, where he studied from 2015 to 2020. During his academic tenure, he initiated a rocket team and established multiple research labs. He also participated in the AIAA at the University of Miami, serving as President from 2015 to 2018 and as a Student Assistant at the Office of Honors and Prestigious Awards from 2015 to 2016.
Internships and Early Career Development
German Acosta Quiros completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at Johnson & Johnson as an Engineering Intern from 2017 to 2018 for eight months. His early career also includes a research internship at NASA Glenn Research Center in 2016, where he gained hands-on experience in aerospace research.