Kathryn Shallcross

Kathryn Shallcross is a Mechanical Engineering Manager with extensive experience in the aerospace and engineering sectors. Currently serving as the Mechanical Engineering Manager for Optical Systems at Rocket Lab since August 2025, Kathryn previously held various roles at Geost, including Mechanical Engineering Manager, Project Engineer, Staff Mechanical Engineer, and Mechanical Engineering Supervisor, contributing to space flight missions and optical systems development. Prior experience includes a Mechanical Engineer position at the University of Arizona, where contributions supported large mirror fabrication and opto-mechanical system development, as well as structural analyses at Hofstadter Analytical Services. Kathryn began academic contributions at Northern Arizona University, transitioning from a Grader for SolidWorks courses to a Teaching Assistant for Engineering Statics. A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering was earned from Northern Arizona University in 2016.