Daniel Arevalo
About Daniel Arevalo
Daniel Arevalo is a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II at Rocket Lab, specializing in small spacecraft thermal design, analysis, and testing. With over two years of experience, he has contributed to both Low Earth Orbit and interplanetary missions.
Work at Rocket Lab
Daniel Arevalo currently holds the position of Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II at Rocket Lab, a role he has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading thermal design efforts for various spacecraft programs. Prior to this, he worked as a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer at Rocket Lab from 2021 to 2023, where he gained significant experience in thermal design, analysis, and testing. His career at Rocket Lab began with a Thermal Engineering Internship in 2021, which lasted for two months.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Arevalo earned a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, completing his studies in 2021. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in aerospace engineering principles, which he applies in his professional role. He possesses over two years of specialized experience in small spacecraft thermal design, analysis, and testing, with a focus on both Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and interplanetary missions.
Background in Thermal Engineering
Before joining Rocket Lab, Daniel worked as a Thermal Engineer at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from 2020 to 2021. This role contributed to his understanding of thermal systems in aerospace applications. His experience encompasses cradle-to-grave thermal design, analysis, and testing, which is essential for ensuring the reliability of spacecraft in various mission profiles.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his engineering career, Daniel Arevalo worked at BJs Restaurant & Brewhouse from 2017 to 2020. In this role, he held multiple positions, including Cocktail Server, Floor Server, Runner, Takeout, and Marketing. This experience provided him with valuable skills in customer service and teamwork, which are beneficial in collaborative engineering environments.