Anthony Simons
About Anthony Simons
Anthony Simons is a Senior Vehicle Design Engineer at Rocket Lab in New Zealand, where he has worked since 2021. With over a decade of experience in mechanical engineering and design, he has contributed to projects in vehicle and defense systems.
Work at Rocket Lab
Anthony Simons has been employed at Rocket Lab since 2021, currently holding the position of Senior Vehicle Design Engineer. In this role, he has contributed to the design of avionics parts specifically for the Electron rocket. His tenure at Rocket Lab follows a previous position as Design Engineer from 2018 to 2021, where he gained valuable experience in vehicle design and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Anthony Simons studied at Wintec - Waikato Institute of Technology, where he earned a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (NZCE) in Mechanical Engineering from 1999 to 2003. He has over a decade of experience in mechanical engineering and design, with a focus on vehicle and defense systems, which has equipped him with a strong foundation in the field.
Background in Engineering
Prior to his roles at Rocket Lab, Anthony Simons worked at Cubic Defence New Zealand Ltd, where he transitioned from Mechanical Draftsperson to Mechanical Engineer from 2014 to 2018. He also served as Engineering Supervisor at MaxiTRANS from 2010 to 2014, demonstrating his leadership capabilities and technical expertise in engineering.
Career Progression
Anthony Simons has demonstrated significant career progression throughout his professional journey. He began his career at MaxiTRANS as an Engineer for nine months in 2010 before advancing to Engineering Supervisor. His move to Cubic Defence New Zealand Ltd allowed him to grow from a Mechanical Draftsperson to a Mechanical Engineer, showcasing his development in the engineering field.