Venturi Astrolab, Inc.
Niraj Patel has worked at three different companies in their career. Niraj started as a Residential Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Purdue University in 2007, and later became a Teaching Assistant from 2008 to 2009. In 2011, they interned as a Mission Ops Intern at SpaceX before being employed as a Ground Software Engineer, where they worked from 2012 until 2016. Niraj was then promoted to Sr. Ground Software Engineer in June 2016 and served in this role until July 2020. In 2020, Niraj became a Senior Software Engineer at Venturi Astrolab, Inc. Niraj is still working in this position, and their term at SpaceX ended in July 2020.
Niraj Patel obtained a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University in 2010. Niraj then attended Purdue University from 2010 to 2011 and earned a Master of Science in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering.
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Venturi Astrolab, Inc.
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Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, we are an American-owned and American-operated small business. Our team has more than five decades of experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human spaceflight, and human intelligence field operations. Our stellar team, strategic partnerships with cutting-edge companies and institutions combine with our world-class manufacturing, integration and test facility will enable the delivery of lunar and Mars mobility solutions at maximum reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness. Having a strong, diverse, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we… Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why. Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life. Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best. Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind. Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions. Check out our website for current openings and help us drive the future of planetary exploration & development!