Kevin Birch
About Kevin Birch
Kevin Birch is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in aerospace and defense engineering. He has contributed to significant projects, including NASA's Mega-ROSA and the International Space Station's iROSA project, and currently operates Birch Technical while working at Redwire Space.
Work at Redwire
Kevin Birch has been employed at Redwire Space as a Senior Mechanical Engineer since 2009. His role involves overseeing mechanical engineering projects and contributing to the development of advanced space technologies. Birch's extensive experience in the aerospace sector supports his responsibilities at Redwire, where he applies his knowledge to innovative projects.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Birch earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1996. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in mechanical engineering, particularly in the aerospace and defense industries. Birch's expertise encompasses mechanical design, composite materials, and systems engineering.
Background
Birch's professional journey began at Boeing Satellite Systems, where he worked as a Mechanical Engineer for one year. He then transitioned to Swift Engineering, serving as a Composite/Mechanical Engineer. Birch continued to advance his career at General Dynamics Land Systems and Moog Defense, where he held senior mechanical engineering positions before joining Redwire Space.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Kevin Birch has made significant contributions to various aerospace projects. He played a key role in the design of the articulating backbone structure for NASA's Mega-ROSA. Birch also developed the boom retraction latch for the Rollout Solar Array (ROSA) Flight Experiment and worked on the International Space Station iROSA project, focusing on critical components such as the Right Angle Drive worm gear box and blanket tensioner system.
Current Role at Birch Technical
In addition to his position at Redwire Space, Kevin Birch is the owner and Senior Mechanical Engineer at Birch Technical, a role he has held since 2009. This dual role allows him to leverage his engineering skills while managing his own business, providing engineering solutions to various clients in the aerospace and defense sectors.