Lukas Steindorf
About Lukas Steindorf
Lukas Steindorf is a Team Lead for Electron GNC at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in guidance, navigation, and control systems, with previous roles at organizations such as ESA, DLR, and Stanford University.
Work at Rocket Lab
Lukas Steindorf currently serves as the Team Lead for Electron GNC at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2022. Before this role, he worked as a GNC Engineer at Rocket Lab from 2020 to 2022, contributing to the development and operation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for the Electron rocket. His work is based in Auckland, New Zealand, where he has been instrumental in advancing Rocket Lab's mission capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Lukas Steindorf holds two Master of Science degrees in Space Science and Technology, one from The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg and another from Luleå University of Technology, where he specialized in Space Technology. He also completed studies at Stanford University focusing on Satellite Formation Flying. His educational background provides a strong foundation in aerospace engineering and GNC systems.
Background
Lukas Steindorf has a diverse professional background in aerospace engineering, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He worked as a Trainee at ESA/ESTEC, focusing on Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems, and held positions at DLR in mechanical engineering and test engineering. His early career included research at Stanford University and a role at Planetary Transportation Systems GmbH, where he specialized in GNC systems and mission analysis.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Lukas Steindorf has engaged in significant projects, including work on the NASA Mars Mission InSight experiment and contributions to solar sail design evaluations. His involvement in these projects reflects his expertise in GNC systems and his commitment to advancing aerospace technology. His roles have spanned various aspects of aerospace engineering, from research to practical applications in space missions.