Sarah Bender
About Sarah Bender
Sarah Bender is a Senior Proposal Writer at Rocket Lab, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in proposal writing and research, having held positions at SpaceX and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and she earned her Bachelor's Degree from Pepperdine University.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Sarah Bender has been serving as a Senior Proposal Writer at Rocket Lab since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for developing and writing proposals that support the company's business objectives. Her work is based in Long Beach, California, where she contributes to the company's efforts in the aerospace sector.
Previous Experience at SpaceX
Prior to her current position, Sarah Bender worked at SpaceX for several years. She held the role of Proposal Specialist from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on proposal development. Before that, she served as a Proposal Editor from 2015 to 2018, refining and enhancing proposal documents. She also completed a Proposal Development Internship at SpaceX in 2015, gaining valuable experience in the aerospace industry.
Experience at Pepperdine University
Sarah Bender began her professional career at Pepperdine University, where she worked as a Research Assistant to Dr. Fasel from 2011 to 2015. During this four-year period, she contributed to various research projects. Additionally, she served as a Communications Research Assistant to Dr. Andreas for 11 months in 2014, further developing her research and communication skills.
Internship at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
In 2014, Sarah Bender interned at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in the Heliophysics Science Department. This internship lasted for three months and provided her with insights into scientific research within a prominent space agency.
Education and Academic Background
Sarah Bender earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and Organizational Communications from Pepperdine University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in proposal writing and research within the aerospace sector.