Tim Roorda

Tim Roorda is a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer at Intuitive Machines since May 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing trajectory design for multiple missions from concept to operational support. Prior to this role, Tim was a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer at Lockheed Martin, leading a team in the development of high-fidelity flight simulations. Tim's experience also includes roles at S&K Global Solutions and Anadarko Industries, focusing on controls analyses within Boeing's International Space Station GNC group. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University. Tim has also gained experience through internships and research positions at various organizations, including Sandia National Laboratories and the University of Florida, enriching expertise in simulation, control methods, and trajectory design.