Dario Spallotta
About Dario Spallotta
Dario Spallotta is a Senior GNC Engineer at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in guidance, navigation, and control engineering, having previously held positions at ELV and Rocket Lab.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Dario Spallotta serves as a Senior GNC Engineer at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, he has contributed to various projects within the company for four years. His role involves overseeing guidance, navigation, and control systems, which are critical for the successful operation of launch vehicles.
Previous Experience in GNC Engineering
Before his current role, Dario Spallotta worked at Rocket Lab as a GNC Engineer from 2015 to 2020. He also gained experience as a GNC System Engineer at ELV from 2008 to 2015. His extensive background in guidance, navigation, and control systems spans over a decade, showcasing his expertise in the field.
Early Career Background
Dario Spallotta began his career at the British Council, where he served as a Supervisor from 2004 to 2009. This role provided him with foundational skills in management and operations before transitioning to engineering-focused positions in the aerospace sector.
Education and Qualifications
Dario Spallotta holds a Master of Science degree from Sapienza Università di Roma, where he studied Experimental and Computational Gasdynamics, Numerical Methods, and Programming in Fortran, C, and C++. He completed this program from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he pursued a Second Master Level Course in Space Transportation Systems at the same institution in 2008, focusing on Launchers, Space Structures, GNC, and Aerothermochemistry.