Gaurav Nene, a recent graduate from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, works at Relativity Space in Long Beach, California, developing the Terran R rocket. His role involves mission reliability, focusing on ensuring rocket success through independent verification and design improvements. Gaurav’s experience includes internships at SpaceX and leading the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Rocketry Group, which achieved a significant launch in 2024. His daily tasks include tracking risks, conducting hazard assessments, and writing technical reports. He emphasizes the importance of experience and the need to balance it with openness to new ideas.