Thomas Antony

Thomas Antony is a highly experienced engineer with a specialization in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems. Currently serving as a Senior GNC Engineer at Rocket Lab, Thomas has contributed to the VICUS HAZE RPO mission through sim and embedded algorithm development. Previous roles include significant positions at NASA, where Thomas developed software testing architectures for Mars missions, and at Raven Industries, where Thomas played a key role in advancing precision agriculture technology. Educational qualifications consist of a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University, along with a Master's degree from the same institution and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Thomas possesses extensive expertise in software development, trajectory optimization, and autonomous vehicle systems.