Federico Covitti
About Federico Covitti
Federico Covitti is a GNC Engineer and Mission Analyst at Rocket Lab, with a background in aerospace engineering and a passion for nuclear physics. He has conducted research on space traffic management and nuclear propulsion, and has experience as a visiting researcher at KAIST in South Korea.
Work at Rocket Lab
Federico Covitti currently holds the position of GNC Engineer - Mission Analyst at Rocket Lab, where he has been employed since 2021. His role involves working on guidance, navigation, and control systems for various missions. He applies his expertise in mission analysis to support the development and execution of space missions, ensuring precision and efficiency in operations.
Education and Expertise
Federico Covitti completed his studies at Politecnico di Torino, where he earned a Corso di Master Universitario di 2° livello-CMU2 in Ingegneria aerospaziale, aeronautica e astronautica/spaziale from 2017 to 2020. His academic background includes a master's thesis focused on future Space Based Air Traffic Management improvements, mission analysis, and orbit design. He also conducted a study on nuclear propulsion for space applications during his undergraduate studies.
Background and Research Experience
Federico Covitti worked as a Visiting Student Researcher at 한국과학기술원 (KAIST) from 2019 to 2021. During his two years at KAIST, he developed a simple controller to study the feasibility of the Differential Air Drag Orbit control concept. His research interests include nuclear physics, which he has pursued through various academic projects.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Federico Covitti worked as a Lifeguard at Società Nazionale di Salvamento for four months in 2014 in Silvi Marina, Abruzzo, Italia. This early work experience contributed to his development of teamwork and emergency response skills.
Personal Interests and Activities
Federico Covitti actively seeks new experiences and personal growth through adventurous activities. He engages in scuba diving and piloting aircraft, reflecting his passion for exploration and learning. These interests complement his professional pursuits in aerospace engineering and mission analysis.