Josiah Stefani
About Josiah Stefani
Josiah Stefani is a Propulsion Development Engineer II at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2022. He has over three years of experience in mechanical design and testing, particularly in propulsion systems, and has held various engineering roles at Rocket Lab and other companies.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Josiah Stefani currently serves as a Propulsion Development Engineer II at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, he focuses on the development of propulsion systems, contributing to the design and testing processes. His role involves ensuring that propulsion systems meet the necessary specifications and performance standards for launch vehicle operations.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Before his current role, Josiah Stefani worked at Rocket Lab in various capacities. He served as a Propulsion Operations Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and later as a Propulsion Test Engineer II from 2020 to 2022. In these roles, he was involved in production testing of propulsion systems, which included verifying their readiness for launch operations. His tenure at Rocket Lab has provided him with extensive experience in propulsion system development.
Education and Expertise
Josiah Stefani earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria, where he also completed a Minor in Business. His education spanned from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, he has gained over three years of industry experience in mechanical design and testing, particularly in propulsion systems, which complements his academic background.
Early Career and Internships
Josiah Stefani began his career with various internships and roles that laid the foundation for his expertise. He worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Rocky Point Engineering Ltd. in 2013 and as a Technical Project Engineer at VENTREX Automotive GmbH in 2016. He also held positions at the University of Victoria, including Machining Assistant and Aerostructure Lead, Team Captain, where he contributed to mechanical design projects.
Contributions to Mechanical Design
Throughout his career, Josiah Stefani has contributed to the design of custom robotic solutions and has been involved in mechanical design and testing. His work has focused on propulsion systems, ensuring they are ready for operational use. His experience includes overseeing production testing processes, which are critical for the successful launch of vehicles.