Antoine Bichara
About Antoine Bichara
Antoine Bichara is a Satellite ADCS Engineer at Rocket Lab, with a Master of Science in Space Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. in Physics from UC Berkeley. He has previous experience as a GNC Engineer at various aerospace companies and has studied at several prestigious institutions.
Work at Rocket Lab
Antoine Bichara has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Satellite ADCS Engineer since 2020. He works in Long Beach, California, where he contributes to the development and operation of satellite attitude determination and control systems. His role involves applying his expertise in satellite engineering to enhance the performance and reliability of Rocket Lab's satellite missions.
Education and Expertise
Antoine Bichara holds a Master of Science with Honors in Space Systems Engineering from the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, where he studied from 2019 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, completing his studies there from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he has pursued specialized studies at prestigious institutions, including Harvard University and Technical University of Berlin, focusing on topics such as the history of computers and quantum computing.
Background
Antoine Bichara's professional background includes significant experience in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) engineering. He worked at Interorbital Systems as a GNC Engineer from 2016 to 2017 and at Gilmour Space Technologies in various capacities from 2017 to 2020, including positions in Singapore and Australia. His early research experience includes a role at Berkeley Lab with the FUEGO Collaboration in 2016.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Rocket Lab, Antoine Bichara held multiple engineering positions. He worked as a GNC Engineer at Gilmour Space Technologies for two years in Singapore and one year in Australia. His earlier experience includes a year at Interorbital Systems. His diverse roles have provided him with a strong foundation in satellite systems and engineering practices.