Max Grasso
About Max Grasso
Max Grasso serves as the Strategy & Operations Analysis Manager at Redwire Space, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in international relations and mathematics from the University of Michigan and has held various analytical roles in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Work at Redwire
Max Grasso currently serves as the Strategy & Operations Analysis Manager at Redwire Space, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on strategic growth and operational efficiency within the company. Prior to this position, he worked as an Operations Analyst at Redwire Space from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to various operational initiatives. His experience at Redwire emphasizes his expertise in the commercial space sector.
Previous Experience at Avascent
Max Grasso has extensive experience at Avascent, where he held multiple roles from 2017 to 2021. He began as a Market Analyst Intern in 2017, gaining foundational experience in the aerospace and defense consulting sector. He progressed to Analyst from 2018 to 2019, and then served as a Senior Analyst from 2019 to 2020. His final role at Avascent was as a Consultant (Engagement Manager) from 2020 to 2021. Throughout his tenure, he contributed to customer-specific engagements, focusing on areas such as orbital launch and US space policy.
Education and Expertise
Max Grasso earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan, where he studied International Relations with a focus on Political Economy and Development, as well as Mathematics. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and strategic roles in the aerospace and defense industries. His expertise includes market demand assessment and competitor analysis, particularly in government-driven sectors.
Background in Aerospace and Defense
Max Grasso has built a solid background in the aerospace and defense industries through various internships and roles. He worked as a Research Analyst at Final Frontier Design in 2016 and completed a summer internship at Louis Berger at the World Trade Center construction site. These experiences, combined with his roles at Avascent, have equipped him with analytical skills and industry knowledge, particularly in satellite manufacturing and deep space exploration.