Looks like there was a big WNY input in the Mars Rover mission given that a Rochester company also played a part in the mission.
“With the Perseverance Mars Rover now beginning its surface mission with some some new pictures coming in, 2 On Your Side wanted to show you how it got there with the help of some extremely talented, brainy people right here in Western New York.
We have more on the "space magic" that happens at the Moog plants in Elma and Niagara Falls everyday.”
More here:
https://www.wgrz.com/mobile/article/...f-46872989b0d8
Also, Moog job opportunities in the area:
https://www.moog.careers/jobs/search/2187791