Cesar Marte
About Cesar Marte
Cesar Marte is the Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2021. He previously held various engineering roles at SpaceX and has a background in Mechanical Engineering from Loyola Marymount University.
Work at Rocket Lab
Cesar Marte currently serves as the Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves overseeing manufacturing processes and engineering practices to enhance production efficiency. Prior to this, he worked as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed to various engineering projects aimed at improving manufacturing capabilities.
Experience at SpaceX
Cesar Marte has extensive experience at SpaceX, where he held multiple engineering roles from 2012 to 2019. He began as a Turbomachinery Development Engineer for two years, followed by a year as Lead Manufacturing Engineer. He then advanced to Manager of Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering, a position he held for four years. His work at SpaceX focused on propulsion systems and manufacturing engineering.
Education and Expertise
Cesar Marte earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Loyola Marymount University. He completed his B.S. from 2006 to 2010 and his M.S. from 2010 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering roles in the aerospace industry.
Background in Academia
Before his engineering career, Cesar Marte worked at Loyola Marymount University in various capacities. He served as a Student Worker General from 2008 to 2010 and as a Laboratory Technician in Microscopy from 2010 to 2012. These roles contributed to his practical experience in engineering and research environments.