Cesar Marte
About Cesar Marte
Cesar Marte is the Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various engineering roles at SpaceX and Rocket Lab over the years.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Cesar Marte serves as the Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Rocket Lab. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Long Beach, California. In this role, he oversees manufacturing engineering processes and initiatives, ensuring efficient production practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at SpaceX
Before joining Rocket Lab, Cesar Marte worked at SpaceX in various roles from 2012 to 2019. He began as a Turbomachinery Development Engineer, later became a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, and ultimately served as the Manager of Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering. His tenure at SpaceX included significant contributions to propulsion systems and manufacturing processes.
Experience at Rocket Lab
Prior to his current role at Rocket Lab, Cesar Marte worked as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer from 2019 to 2021 in Huntington Beach, California. In this capacity, he focused on enhancing manufacturing capabilities and streamlining production workflows to support the company's objectives.
Education and Academic Background
Cesar Marte earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Loyola Marymount University. He completed his B.S. from 2006 to 2010 and his M.S. from 2010 to 2011. During his time at the university, he also worked as a Student Worker General and as a Laboratory Technician in Microscopy.