Gabriel Rego

Gabriel Rego joined Boeing Commercial Airplanes, as a weight control engineer in 2011. He uses his extensive knowledge of parametric weight estimation and weight optimization techniques to control mass properties from conceptual design through production of KC-46A, a military aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft.

Before assuming his current role, Rego, 27, was a mass properties engineer at Boeing Defense, Space & Security supporting NASA’s International Space Station program. As part of Boeing’s on-orbit system integration team, Rego was responsible for developing on-orbit mass properties for the International Space Station.

He is a member of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers chapter in Seattle, WA and in 2010 Rego was named secretary of Houston chapter. He is also a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Rego holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is pursuing his Master in Management and Business Administration. He is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English.

He enjoys his spare time with his family, playing basketball, swimming and mentoring.