Carlos Marin
About Carlos Marin
Carlos Marin is an Integration and Test Engineer currently employed at Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California. He has a background in Astronautical Engineering, holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Southern California, and has previously worked at Phase Four and ERC, Inc.
Work at Rocket Lab
Carlos Marin currently serves as an Integration and Test Engineer at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2022. He works in Long Beach, California, where he focuses on the integration and testing of aerospace systems. His role involves ensuring that various components function together effectively and meet the required specifications for space missions.
Previous Experience at Phase Four
Before joining Rocket Lab, Carlos Marin worked at Phase Four as a Test Engineer from 2019 to 2022. During his three years in El Segundo, California, he contributed to the testing and evaluation of propulsion systems. He also held the position of System Integration and Test Engineer for six months in 2022, where he further developed his expertise in system integration processes.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Marin studied Astronautical Engineering at the University of Southern California, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from 2015 to 2019 and a Master of Science (M.S.) from 2020 to 2022. His education has equipped him with a solid foundation in aerospace engineering principles, particularly in propulsion systems and technologies.
Background in Propulsion Engineering
Carlos Marin began his career as a Propulsion Engineer Co-Op at ERC, Inc, where he worked from 2016 to 2019 at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) in Edwards AFB. His responsibilities included supporting propulsion system development and testing. Additionally, he gained early experience as an intern at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2014, where he was involved in various projects for two months in Pasadena, California.
Passion for In-Space Propulsion Systems
Carlos Marin is passionate about developing next-generation in-space propulsion systems and technologies. He enjoys hands-on work and has a strong interest in tinkering with hardware, which aligns with his career focus on aerospace engineering and propulsion.