Jake Wheeler

Propulsion Engineer

Jake Wheeler is a Propulsion Engineer at Rocket Lab since February 2024, previously serving as a Propulsion Intern. Prior experience includes leadership as AeroNU Chief Engineer at Northwestern University's Space Technology and Rocketry Society, where innovative designs and aerodynamic analysis were key contributions. Additional internships at Lockheed Martin involved verifying aerodynamic testing results and managing hardware projects, while Tesla experience included mechanical design and harness engineering. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA, expected March 2025, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace Concentration from Northwestern University, completed in 2023.

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