Anne Mason’s Post

After a rewarding decade at SpaceX, where I've grown from a structural analysis intern to a Principal Propulsion Engineer, it's time for a new adventure. My journey at SpaceX, filled with innovation and the thrill of making human-rated rapidly-reusable rockets a reality, has been nothing short of transformative. Leaving SpaceX wasn't an easy decision, but my lingering desire to tackle significant challenges in energy production has led me to an exciting opportunity. I'm pleased to share that I will be joining Antares Nuclear as the Head of Mechanical Engineering. Moving from Aerospace to Nuclear may seem unexpected, but the engineering challenges in creating nuclear power are quite similar to those driven by the incredible energy found in a liquid rocket engine. The demand to diversify American energy production has never been stronger, and I believe nuclear should be a large basis of our energy backbone. At Antares, I look forward to bringing the lessons and skills honed at SpaceX to an industry ripe for innovation. Antares is starting by making nuclear fission microreactors for austere locations—both on earth and for space applications. Starting small and aggressively iterating will be key to rapidly bringing capabilities to national security and commercial applications that simply can’t exist with other energy production methods. Long-term we envision being the operational nuclear experts with a wide portfolio of products across our world and others. As I close this chapter at SpaceX, a company I hold in the highest regard, I am energized to embark on this new path. This transition is more than a career shift; it is a personal bet on my capabilities and a testament to my confidence in America's potential to lead the world in sustainable energy solutions. I'm grateful for the experiences at SpaceX and excited to contribute to the energy landscape in a new and meaningful way. We’ve raised $8M in funding thus far and are actively looking to expand our team—if you’re interested in joining the American energy revolution, please visit our website or message me here! Thank you to our partners at Caffeinated Capital, Shrug Capital, Uncommon Capital, Susa Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures, Republic Capital, Rogue Capital #newjob

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