My name is Jacob Hogge (pronounced like “rogue” with an “H”) and I’m excited to chat with you!

I currently manage a team of 6 engineers (and a fluctuating number of interns) at SpaceX. Together, we’re responsible for the quality of thousands of components on the Falcon and Dragon spacecraft. Helping my team solve difficult technical challenges, and pushing them to grow personally and professionally is what makes me excited to go to work every day.

Outside of my career I enjoy backpacking, skiing, triathlon, and beach volleyball. I’m also passionate about Australian Shepherds, hot lattes, and key-lime pie; I try my best to indulge in these at every opportunity.

I’m a strong believer in continuous improvement, and I learned from an early age that mentorship is an excellent catalyst for growth. A great mentor can help you build the confidence and skills to reach your goals, while allowing you to learn from their mistakes and missteps. With that said, there’s no right way to live life; I don’t claim to have all the answers. Sometimes just having somebody to bounce ideas off of is all you need to move forward. I look forward to learning and growing together!

📝 Building a resume

⚙️ Technical interviews

🗣️ Giving and receiving feedback

💰 Promotions and Raises

🚴 Developing healthy habits

🧑‍🚀 Setting goals

😰 Navigating a rut

🚀 Aerospace Engineering

🏙️ Life in Los Angeles

⚖️ Work/life balance

🥸 Imposter Syndrome

🏠 Home ownership (and house hacking)

🏞️ Backpacking

🙈 Objective

🙉 Understanding

🙊 Honest

🔧 Solution oriented