Philipp Dahm
About Philipp Dahm
Philipp Dahm is a Responsible Engineer (II) specializing in Thermofluids Analysis at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand. He holds multiple degrees in aerospace and physics, including a Master's in Spacecraft Design and a Master's in Aerospace Engineering.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Philipp Dahm currently serves as a Thermofluids Analysis, Responsible Engineer (II) at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2019. His work focuses on thermofluids analysis, contributing to the development and optimization of aerospace technologies. He is based in Auckland, New Zealand, where Rocket Lab is headquartered.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Prior to his current role, Philipp Dahm worked at Rocket Lab in various capacities. He served as a Junior Analysis Engineer for five months in 2018 and later as a Thermofluids Analysis Engineer from 2018 to 2019 for ten months. His experience at Rocket Lab has provided him with a strong foundation in aerospace engineering and analysis.
Educational Background
Philipp Dahm has an extensive educational background in engineering and physics. He studied at Monash University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor's Degree in Science, focusing on Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics. He also completed a Master's in Spacecraft Design at Luleå tekniska universitet in 2016. Most recently, he obtained a Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from Cranfield University from 2020 to 2022.
Volunteer Experience at Open Cosmos
Philipp Dahm volunteered as an Independent Project Volunteer at Open Cosmos from 2016 to 2017. During this ten-month period in Kiruna, Sweden, he contributed to various projects, enhancing his practical experience in the aerospace sector.
Leadership Role at Monash Motorsport
From 2014 to 2016, Philipp Dahm held the position of Aerodynamics Section Manager at Monash Motorsport. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing aerodynamics-related projects, further developing his expertise in the field of motorsport engineering.