Dominic Voo
About Dominic Voo
Dominic Voo is a Vehicle Assembly Integration Tech II at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in mechanical integration for aerospace projects, including the CAPSTONE Lunar NASA mission, and has held various technical roles in the aviation industry.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Dominic Voo currently holds the position of Vehicle Assembly Integration Tech II at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2019. In this role, he focuses on providing feedback and implementing upgrades to enhance the assembly and testing processes of the Electron Rocket. His responsibilities include reviewing and updating work instructions to improve the overall rocket build process.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Before his current role, Dominic Voo served as a Livestream Host at Rocket Lab for a duration of six months, from 2020 to 2021. During his time in Auckland, New Zealand, he contributed to the company's outreach and communication efforts, engaging with audiences and providing insights into Rocket Lab's missions and projects.
Career Background in Aerospace
Dominic Voo has extensive experience in the aerospace sector, having worked in various technical roles. He was employed at MTU Aero Engines North America as an Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician/Tester from 2012 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked as a Honeywell T53 Engine Technician at Airborne Engines Ltd. from 2010 to 2012 and as a Sikorsky S76 MGB Technician at Vector Aerospace from 2006 to 2009. His background includes hands-on experience with aircraft and engine systems.
Education and Training
Dominic Voo studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), where he achieved certification as an Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician from 2005 to 2006. He also attended the Justice Institute of British Columbia, completing a Firefighter program in 2010. This education has provided him with a solid foundation in technical skills relevant to his career in aerospace.
Contributions to NASA's CAPSTONE Mission
Dominic Voo played a role in the mechanical integration for NASA's CAPSTONE Lunar mission. His contributions involved ensuring that the systems were properly integrated and functioning as intended, which is critical for the success of space missions.