Thomas Antony
About Thomas Antony
Thomas Antony is a Satellite GNC Engineer II at Rocket Lab, specializing in automated testing and infrastructure for satellite projects. He has a diverse background in engineering and research, with experience at various organizations including Purdue University and NASA.
Work at Rocket Lab
Thomas Antony has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Satellite GNC Engineer II since 2022. In this role, he focuses on guidance, navigation, and control systems for satellite missions. His responsibilities include developing and implementing algorithms and systems that ensure the successful operation of satellite technologies.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Prior to his current position, Thomas worked at Raven Industries as a Staff Research Engineer from 2020 to 2022, and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020. His work involved software development and research in aerospace applications. He also co-founded MindHelix Technologies, serving as Chief Technology Officer from 2009 to 2012, where he contributed to technology solutions in various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Thomas holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University, completed between 2015 and 2018. He also earned a Master of Science in the same field from Purdue University from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he achieved a Nano-Degree in Self Driving Car Engineering from Udacity in 2017. His foundational education includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, completed in 2011.
Contributions to NASA Missions
Thomas has made significant contributions to NASA missions, including the development of a container-based software-in-the-loop testing architecture for the EscaPADE mission. He designed and analyzed attitude controller performance for the same mission and worked on the payload deployment controller for the Lunar Photon/CAPSTONE mission. His projects include creating an on-board magnetic attitude/momentum controller for the Winnebago-1 project.
Research and Teaching Roles at Purdue University
During his time at Purdue University, Thomas held multiple roles, including Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant. He contributed to research projects and provided tutoring in computer science. His involvement spanned from 2013 to 2017, where he gained valuable experience in both academic and practical applications of engineering principles.