Josiah Stefani
About Josiah Stefani
Josiah Stefani is a Propulsion Development Engineer II at Rocket Lab, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in propulsion systems. He has held various engineering roles at organizations such as the University of Victoria and Inuktun Services Ltd, contributing to mechanical design and testing.
Work at Rocket Lab
Currently, Josiah Stefani serves as a Propulsion Development Engineer II at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. His previous roles at Rocket Lab include Propulsion Test Engineer II from 2020 to 2022 and Propulsion Operations Engineer from 2018 to 2020. In these capacities, he contributed to the production testing of propulsion systems, ensuring their readiness for launch vehicle operations.
Education and Expertise
Josiah Stefani earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Business from the University of Victoria, studying from 2012 to 2017. His educational background also includes attending Dover Bay Secondary School, where he completed his studies from 2007 to 2012. His academic training supports his expertise in mechanical design and testing, particularly in propulsion systems.
Background
Before joining Rocket Lab, Josiah Stefani gained diverse experience in various engineering roles. He worked as an Aerostructure Lead and Team Captain at the University of Victoria from 2015 to 2017. He also held positions such as Mechanical Engineering Intern at Rocky Point Engineering Ltd. in 2013, Technical Project Engineer at VENTREX Automotive GmbH in 2016, and Junior Mechanical Engineer at Inuktun Services Ltd. from 2017 to 2018.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Josiah Stefani has accumulated over three years of industry experience in mechanical design and testing, focusing on propulsion systems. His responsibilities have included contributing to the design of custom robotic solutions and participating in production testing of propulsion systems, ensuring they meet operational standards for launch vehicles.