Dave Suffern

Dave Suffern is a highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer at Sierra Space since June 2021, with a strong background in mechanical and structural design. Previously, Dave served as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corporation starting in March 2014 and held various positions at The Boeing Company from February 2007 to March 2014, including Structural Design Engineer and Production Support Engineer. Notable achievements include leading designs for Space Launch System Cryogenic Tanks and enhancing production efficiency on the 787 program. Dave began their engineering career with internships at Boeing and Caterpillar Inc. and holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University.