Alex Roesler
About Alex Roesler
Alex Roesler is the Senior Manager of Strike and Aerospace Systems at Sandia National Laboratories, overseeing hypersonic flight system development and testing. He has held various managerial roles at Sandia since 2002 and holds advanced degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Alex Roesler currently serves as Senior Manager, Strike and Aerospace Systems, at Sandia National Laboratories. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he has held this role since 2019. In this position, he oversees hypersonic development and demonstration programs, managing technology maturation and full-scale hypersonic flight testing. Representing the organization to federal agencies, Congress, industry, and the media, Roesler plays a significant role in shaping the strategic, technical, and programmatic aspects of hypersonic strike systems.
Past Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Alex Roesler has built an extensive career at Sandia National Laboratories, holding numerous managerial positions. Prior roles include Senior Manager of Pathfinder Technologies (2016-2019), Manager of Assurance Technologies and Assessments (2014-2016), and Manager of Systems Research and Analysis (2011-2014). Earlier positions include National Security Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School (2010-2011) and Manager of Advanced Prototyping S&T (2007-2010). He began his tenure as an R&D Staff Member from 2002 to 2007, gaining valuable experience that laid the foundation for his leadership roles.
Educational Background
Alex Roesler's academic journey includes advanced degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He earned a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University in 2001, preceded by a Master of Science degree also from Carnegie Mellon University in 2000. His undergraduate studies were completed at The University of Texas at Austin, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1997. Additionally, he obtained a Senior Executive Leadership Certificate in International Relations and National Security Studies from Harvard Kennedy School in 2011.
Role as Deputy Director of Integrated Military Systems Program
In addition to his managerial responsibilities, Alex Roesler serves as Deputy Director of the Integrated Military Systems program. He leads an R&D portfolio that includes the development and testing of hypersonic flight systems. His duties involve supervising seven R&D managers and 100 indirect reports, administering multimillion-dollar budgets, and representing strategic and technical landscapes to key stakeholders including federal agencies and industry partners.