Adrian Pfeifle
About Adrian Pfeifle
Adrian Pfeifle is a Senior GNC Engineer at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2018, focusing on trajectory optimization and vehicle performance analysis. He has a background in aerospace engineering and has held various positions in notable organizations such as ESA, DLR, and Bosch.
Work at Rocket Lab
Adrian Pfeifle has been employed at Rocket Lab since 2018 as a Senior GNC Engineer. In this role, he conducts trajectory optimization to support trade studies aimed at overall vehicle optimization. His responsibilities include analyzing the effects of customer requirements on payload capability and vehicle performance for Rocket Lab's missions. He is also involved in the management and prediction of future performance for Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle. Additionally, he contributed to the design and development of a 6DOF simulator for the Electron vehicle.
Education and Expertise
Adrian Pfeifle studied Aerospace Engineering at the University of Stuttgart, where he achieved a Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.Ing.) from 2008 to 2015. He also studied at Caltech, further enhancing his expertise in aerospace disciplines. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in trajectory optimization and vehicle performance analysis.
Background
Before joining Rocket Lab, Adrian Pfeifle gained diverse experience in the aerospace sector. He worked as a Scientific Student Researcher at DLR for six months in 2013-2014 and completed his Master Thesis there from 2014 to 2015. He served as a German National Trainee at ESA/ESTEC from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Trajectory Design Engineer at Astos Solutions GmbH for ten months in 2015-2016 and held various positions at Bosch and Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG during his studies.
Professional Experience
Adrian Pfeifle's professional experience includes roles that span several reputable organizations in the aerospace industry. He worked at DLR in different capacities, including as a Scientific Student and Master Thesis Student. His tenure at ESA/ESTEC as a German National Trainee allowed him to further develop his skills in aerospace engineering. He also worked at Astos Solutions GmbH as a Trajectory Design Engineer and held positions at Bosch and Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG as a Working Student and Intern.