Arav Patel

Incoming @ SpaceX | Prev. Rocket Lab | Aerospace Engineering 2029

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

About Arav Patel: • Born citizen of the United States of America and dual citizen of Canada • Interested in Propulsion, Fluid Systems, Thermal Systems, and Structures • Relentless learner

Experience

  • Rocket Lab (Long Beach, California, United States · On-site)
    • Archimedes - Tool Design Engineering Intern
      Mar 2026 - May 2026 · 3 mos

      Designed & released production fixtures for Archimedes Rocket Engine and NASA CSP Satellite

    • Archimedes - Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering Intern
      Mar 2026 - May 2026 · 3 mos

      Developed manufacturing and assembly processes for Archimedes Rocket Engine Combustion Devices (nozzle, fuel manifold, combustion chamber, injectors, preburner)

  • Engineering Co-op at F12.net
    Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 · 5 mos

    Diagnosed and resolved complex hardware and software system failures