Eric Reinthal
About Eric Reinthal
Eric Reinthal is a GNC Software Engineer currently employed at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand. He has a background in Space Science and Technology, holding two Master of Science degrees and experience in various engineering roles, including a position at PTScientists GmbH and a trainee role at ESA/ESTEC.
Work at Rocket Lab
Eric Reinthal has been employed at Rocket Lab as a GNC Software Engineer since 2020. His role involves developing software solutions for guidance, navigation, and control systems. He has contributed to various projects that enhance the performance and reliability of Rocket Lab's launch vehicles. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, he collaborates with a team of engineers to ensure the successful execution of missions.
Previous Experience at PTScientists GmbH
Before joining Rocket Lab, Eric Reinthal worked at PTScientists GmbH as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure in Berlin, Germany, he focused on software development related to space exploration projects. His experience at PTScientists contributed to his expertise in the aerospace software domain.
Education and Expertise
Eric Reinthal holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Space Science and Technology from Luleå University of Technology, which he completed in 2015. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Space Science and Technology from The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg in 2016. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Aerospace Computer Science from the same university in 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in aerospace engineering.
Experience at ESA/ESTEC
Eric Reinthal served as a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer Trainee at ESA/ESTEC from 2017 to 2018. This position, located in Noordwijk, South Holland Province, Netherlands, allowed him to gain practical experience in guidance and navigation systems within a leading space agency. His work during this period contributed to his development as an engineer in the aerospace sector.