Anton Gagne

Anton Gagne has a diverse work experience in various engineering roles. Anton started their career as a High School Technical Intern at Anadarko Petroleum in 2006. Anton then had multiple internships at Baker Hughes, where they worked on projects related to failure analysis, drilling tool prototypes, and structural and flow analysis of drill bits.

In 2010, Anton became a Systems Engineer at ARES Corporation, where they worked as an engineering contractor for NASA at the Johnson Space Center. Anton was involved in strategic planning, analyzing cargo vehicle capability, and optimizing launch vehicle schedules.

Anton also worked at the University of Texas at Austin as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, where they assisted a graduate student in research on flow patterns about a micro helicopter rotor. Anton also served as an Engineering Mechanics Tutor during their time at the university.

From 2013 to 2023, Anton worked at SpaceX, where they held several roles. Anton started as a Test Engineering Intern and worked on testing the Merlin Vacuum 2nd stage engine and cryogenic cycle testing of Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs). Anton then became a Test Engineer, where they were involved in component qualification, hydraulic circuit design, and structural testing. Anton later became a Sr. Test Development Engineer, responsible for developing hardware, control systems, and analyzing data for various projects. In their latest role at SpaceX, Anton served as a Sr. Turbomachinery Engineer, where they were responsible for Raptor engine fuel turbopump component development and test support.

Currently, Anton works at Arbor as a Sr. Turbomachinery Engineer, starting in 2023.

Anton Gagne completed their education in a chronological manner. Anton started their educational journey at the Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Toulouse in 2009, where they participated in a Spring Semester Exchange Program focused on Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. From 2006 to 2010, they attended The University of Texas at Austin, where they obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Lastly, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Aeromechanics from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, which they successfully completed between 2012 and 2014.