Shane Richter
About Shane Richter
Shane Richter is a Lead Avionics Technician with extensive experience in the aerospace industry, currently employed at Supernal in Irvine, California. He has previously held positions at Rocket Lab, Virgin Orbit, SpaceX, and served in the US Marine Corps as an Aviation Electronic Technician.
Current Role at Supernal
Shane Richter serves as the Lead Avionics Technician at Supernal, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in Irvine, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing avionics systems and ensuring the integration of advanced technologies in aerospace applications.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Before joining Supernal, Shane Richter worked at Rocket Lab as a Spacecraft Assembly and Integration Test Technician II for five months in 2023. His role involved hands-on assembly and testing of spacecraft components, contributing to the company's mission of delivering innovative space solutions.
Experience at Virgin Orbit
Shane Richter was employed at Virgin Orbit from 2021 to 2023, where he held the position of Sr. Integration Technician. His responsibilities included the integration of satellite systems and ensuring operational readiness for launch. Prior to this role, he also worked as an Integration Technician at Virgin Orbit from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background
Shane Richter studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Project Management from 2020 to 2023. He also studied at Crafton Hills College and completed a Renewable Energy program at Airstreams Renewables Inc. in 2017.
Military Service and Early Career
Shane Richter served in the US Marine Corps as an Aviation Electronic Technician from 2013 to 2017. This role provided him with foundational skills in electronics and avionics, which he later applied in various aerospace positions, including his time at SpaceX from 2017 to 2019.