Nika Ross
About Nika Ross
Nika Ross is a Propulsion Test Engineer at Rocket Lab, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in mechanical engineering and experience in various engineering roles, she specializes in designing and executing propulsion testing programs.
Work at Rocket Lab
Nika Ross has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Propulsion Test Engineer since 2020. In this role, she designs and executes testing programs aimed at efficiently meeting testing objectives. Nika collaborates with the Propulsion Team to enhance the design and functionality of space propulsion systems through research and development. Her contributions also include the development of the test facility to accommodate future propulsion test requirements.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Rocket Lab, Nika Ross gained valuable experience in various engineering roles. She worked as a Tutor at AHeadstart from 2018 to 2020, where she provided educational support in Canterbury and West Coast, New Zealand. Additionally, she served as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at South Fence Machinery for three months in 2017, and as a Refrigeration Engineering Intern at SKOPE Industries Limited for two months in 2019. Nika also worked as a CNC Operator at Misco Joinery for three months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Nika Ross studied at the University of Canterbury, where she earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from 2016 to 2019. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her current role as a Propulsion Test Engineer. Nika's expertise includes optimizing practices to improve quality, efficiency, and cost in propulsion testing, as well as developing testing procedures that enhance safety and efficiency.
Contributions to Propulsion Testing
In her role as a Propulsion Test Engineer, Nika Ross plays a key role in optimizing propulsion testing practices. She focuses on improving quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in testing operations. Nika has developed testing procedures that enhance the safety and efficiency of propulsion system tests, contributing to the overall advancement of propulsion technology.