David Wellendorf

David Wellendorf is a Senior Payload Integration Engineer at Rocket Lab, responsible for leading cross-functional teams in spacecraft integration. They previously served as the Artemis II Crewed Spacecraft Integration Lead at Lockheed Martin, where they ensured the successful assembly and testing of spacecraft systems for NASA missions. David's background includes internships in industrial engineering and natural gas pipelines, alongside project management roles that focused on lean manufacturing and quality assurance. They hold a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and are currently pursuing degrees in Entrepreneurship and International Business at Tel Aviv University and IPADE Business School.