Natasha Wiest

Core Stage Program Manager

Space Launch System (SLS)

Boeing Defense, Space and Security

Natasha Wiest is the program manager of Boeing’s Space Launch System Core Stage program. In this role, she is responsible for the assembly, integration, test and delivery of Core Stages.

Wiest has nearly 20 years of Boeing experience and has worked Boeing Commercial Airplane programs and Boeing Defense and Space programs. Her Boeing experience includes work on the 787, SLS, Space Shuttle, CST-100 Starliner, International Space Station and Ground-based Midcourse Defense programs. She has held roles in quality, engineering, operations and program management.

Wiest has been recognized for her contributions to human spaceflight safety and mission success with NASA Space Flight Awareness (SFA) Association awards, including an SFA Honoree Award and an SFA Management Award.

Wiest earned a Bachelor of Science in business logistics and supply chain management from Pennsylvania State University. She also earned a Master of Science in systems engineering, a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in international business and a Master of Science in space sciences. She holds certifications from the American Society for Quality in quality engineering, quality auditing and quality management and organizational excellence. She is also an FAA-licensed senior parachute rigger.