Chad Kellerman, Pe
About Chad Kellerman, Pe
Chad Kellerman is a Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach, and has experience in various engineering roles, including positions at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems.
Work at Rocket Lab
Chad Kellerman serves as a Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer at Rocket Lab. He has been with the company since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of flight software for various aerospace projects. His role involves ensuring the reliability and efficiency of embedded systems used in rocket operations. Rocket Lab is known for its innovative approach to space technology and small satellite launches.
Education and Expertise
Chad Kellerman holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Riverside, completing his studies from 2006 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in electrical systems and software engineering, essential for his roles in the aerospace industry.
Professional Background
Chad Kellerman has a diverse professional background in engineering. He began his career at Disneyland Resort as a Core Working Lead, Trainer, and Host from 2007 to 2011. He then transitioned to a Controls Engineer position at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products from 2013 to 2016. Following this, he worked at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a Flight Software Engineer in two separate tenures, first from 2016 to 2018 and again from 2019 to 2021. He also gained experience as a Software Engineer at Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. from 2018 to 2019.
Experience at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Chad Kellerman worked at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a Flight Software Engineer for a total of four years, split between two periods. His first tenure lasted from 2016 to 2018, and he returned for a second period from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he was involved in developing and maintaining software systems critical for space missions, contributing to NASA's objectives in aerospace exploration.