Luis Adrian Aguirre
About Luis Adrian Aguirre
Luis Adrian Aguirre is a Senior Principal Propulsion Analyst at Rocket Lab, with extensive experience in propulsion analysis and structural engineering across several aerospace companies, including SpaceX and ATK.
Work at Rocket Lab
Luis Adrian Aguirre currently holds the position of Senior Principal Propulsion Analyst at Rocket Lab. He has been with the company since 2023, contributing to propulsion analysis in Long Beach, California. His role involves advanced analysis and development of propulsion systems, leveraging his extensive experience in the aerospace industry.
Previous Experience at SpaceX
Luis Aguirre has a significant history with SpaceX, where he worked in various capacities from 2013 to 2023. He served as a Senior Propulsion Analyst from 2013 to 2015, followed by a promotion to Principal Propulsion Analyst from 2017 to 2023. His tenure included responsibilities in propulsion analysis management from 2015 to 2017, all based in Hawthorne, California.
Background in Aerospace Engineering
Luis Aguirre has a robust background in aerospace engineering, having worked at several notable organizations. Prior to his time at SpaceX, he worked at ATK as a Senior Structural Analyst from 2008 to 2013 and at Raytheon as a Senior Mechanical Engineer from 2003 to 2008. His early career included a role as a Consultant Engineer at PTC from 1995 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Luis Aguirre earned his Master's degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, focusing on Solid Continuum Mechanics and Control Systems from 2000 to 2002. His academic background supports his expertise in propulsion and structural analysis, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Throughout his career, Luis Aguirre has developed several technical tools to enhance engineering processes. He created a Temperature dependent nonlinear material stress/strain curves calculator, a Bolted Joint Calculator based on NASA-STD-5020, and a Pressure Tube Sizing Calculator utilizing thick section theory. These innovations demonstrate his commitment to improving engineering analysis and design methodologies.