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STEVE SINCLAIR

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Personal Experience & Biography

Steve Sinclair is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Fissionaire with more than 15 years of experience supporting mission-critical testing and infrastructure at some of the world's largest space and launch environment simulation facilities. His career includes engineering and testing some of the aerospace industry's most demanding programs, supporting government, military, and commercial spaceflight initiatives.

Steve has contributed to qualification and certification testing for major aerospace programs including SpaceX Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink; Orion; Sierra Space Dream Chaser; and Blue Origin New Glenn. He has led the design, analysis, testing, and operation of complex pressure, fluid, and structural systems in high-consequence environments where safety, reliability, and operational excellence are paramount.

At Fissionaire, Steve applies aerospace-grade engineering discipline, rigorous testing methodologies, and systems integration expertise to the development of next-generation nuclear technologies.

Leadership Strengths

  • 15+ years supporting mission-critical aerospace programs and test infrastructure
  • Trusted leader for safety, reliability, and operational readiness of critical systems
  • Proven execution across government, defense, and commercial spaceflight programs
  • Experienced leading projects from design through testing, commissioning, and operations
  • Brings aerospace engineering rigor and risk-management practices to advanced nuclear development

Technical Experience

  • Supported testing programs for SpaceX Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, Orion, Dream Chaser, and New Glenn
  • Design and analysis of complex pressure, fluid, and structural systems
  • Expert in code-compliant engineering for pressure vessels and piping systems
  • Advanced experience in finite element analysis (FEA) and system performance evaluation
  • Specialized in fabrication, commissioning, and operation of critical fluid systems