Emir Sahmanovic

Co-Founder

San Francisco, California, United States10 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Cofounder of a Google-backed startup
  • Lead engineer for innovative rocket propulsion systems
  • Achieved 4th place in SpaceX Hyperloop competition
Stackforce AI infers this person is a high-impact leader in aerospace engineering and startup innovation.

Contact

LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyProduct DevelopmentPropulsion EngineeringRocket DesignTurbomachinery EngineeringPropulsion SystemsMechanical EngineeringSystem IntegrationProject Management

Other Skills

SolidWorksMatlabPythonANSYSC++LabVIEWAutoCADFinite Element AnalysisSiemens NXPTC CreoAutodesk Inventor

Experience

10 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 6 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Forge (yc w24)

Co-founder & CEO

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · San Francisco, California, United States

  • Get refunds on import tariffs & duties
  • Backed by Google, Gradient Ventures, and Y Combinator
SolidWorksMatlabPythonBusiness StrategyProduct Development

Stoke space

Propulsion Engineer

Dec 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Greater Seattle Area

  • Part of the fastest team to go from funding to rocket engine hot fire - ever.
  • Lead engineer for 2nd stage engine valves, layout, integration, and assembly.
SolidWorksANSYSC++Propulsion EngineeringRocket Design

Blue origin

Propulsion Engineer, Turbomachinery

Mar 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Greater Seattle Area

  • Lead engineer for the BE4 Spin Start Assembly
ANSYSC++Turbomachinery EngineeringPropulsion Systems

L3harris technologies

Mechanical Engineer

Aug 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos · Herndon, VA

  • TS SSBI clearance
SolidWorksLabVIEWMechanical EngineeringSystem Integration

Hyperloop at virginia tech

Lead Mechanical Engineer

May 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr · Blacksburg, VA

  • 4th place overall in the first ever SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition
SolidWorksAutoCADMechanical EngineeringProject Management

Virginia tech

2 roles

NASA Langley Research Center/ CRASH Lab – Undergraduate Researcher

Jan 2016 – May 2016 · 4 mos

Center for Turbomachinery and Propulsion Research – Undergraduate Researcher

Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 · 4 mos

Ge energy management

Engineering Intern

May 2015 – Aug 2015 · 3 mos · Plainville, CT

Education

Virginia Tech

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2013 – Jan 2017

Y Combinator

W24

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