Gerard Valle

Gerard Valle is a highly experienced aerospace engineer currently serving as a Senior Principal Systems Engineer at Sierra Space since June 2022. Prior to this role, Gerard held various positions at NASA from 2004 to June 2022, including Deputy Structure and Mechanism Systems Manager and HALO Lead S&M Engineer, where responsibilities encompassed the structural integration of multiple key projects such as the Power Propulsion Element and Artemis. Gerard's past roles included managing the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module project, serving as an engineering integration lead for the SLS Dynamic Rollout Test, and overseeing inflatable structures testing as a Project Manager. With a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Engineering in Space Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, Gerard has contributed to significant advancements in inflatable habitats and human-rated space structures.