Lewis C.
About Lewis C.
Lewis C. is a Team Lead for the Integrated Operations Team Z at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in aerospace engineering, having co-founded Stratonauts and held various roles in organizations focused on space exploration and technology.
Work at Rocket Lab
Currently, Lewis C. serves as the Team Lead for the Integrated Operations Team Z at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for training and standards, as well as performing development tests for the upcoming Neutron Launch vehicle. Previously, he worked as the Team Lead for Propulsion Development Test and as a Propulsion Test Engineer II, where he commanded the ground and propellant loading systems aboard the Electron Launch Vehicle. His responsibilities included testing and qualification of the UK’s largest private orbit-class engine with a thrust of 70kN.
Education and Expertise
Lewis C. holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from the University of Glasgow, which he completed from 2015 to 2020. He also studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned another Master of Engineering (MEng) in the same field from 2018 to 2019. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical expertise in aerospace engineering and operations.
Background
Before joining Rocket Lab, Lewis C. accumulated significant experience in the aerospace sector. He worked at STEMNET as a STEM Ambassador from 2014 to 2023, promoting science and technology education. He also co-founded several initiatives, including Stratonauts in 2019, GU Rocketry in 2019, and Glasgow Hyperloop from 2017 to 2018. His early career included roles at Skyrora Ltd, where he served as Operations Team Lead and Engineering Intern, and at the Texas Rocket Engineering Lab as a High Altitude Launch Vehicle Advisor.
Achievements
Lewis C. has been instrumental in several key projects throughout his career. He led the development and construction of the first UK test facility of its kind in record sub-year time. He was part of the core team that secured over £6M in Space Agency funding to advance Skyrora's development toward launch. His leadership and technical skills have contributed significantly to the aerospace industry, particularly in the UK.