Daniel Grant

Daniel Grant is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in manufacturing and avionics. Currently serving as a Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab since August 2025, Daniel previously held senior roles at Millennium Space Systems and Stellant Systems, where responsibilities included leading multidisciplinary teams and managing substantial programs. Notable contributions at L3Harris Technologies included leading root cause analysis and implementing lean manufacturing techniques that significantly improved production yields and capacities. Prior engineering roles at Northrop Grumman involved developing manufacturing processes and collaborating across engineering disciplines to facilitate new product introductions. Early career internships provided foundational experience in materials and process engineering, while academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Irvine, where Daniel also participated in competitive design projects.