Ashley Brittenden
About Ashley Brittenden
Ashley Brittenden serves as the Acting Lead for Propulsion Continuous Improvement at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in propulsion systems, she effectively manages a team of engineers and focuses on client satisfaction.
Work at Rocket Lab
Ashley Brittenden has been employed at Rocket Lab since 2020, initially serving as a Propulsion Development Engineer for seven months. She then transitioned to the role of Senior Propulsion Engineer, where she has worked for four years. In 2021, she took on the position of Acting Lead - Propulsion Continuous Improvement. In her current role, she manages a team of 35 engineers in the analysis offering, focusing on enhancing propulsion systems and processes.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Brittenden studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Canterbury, earning a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours from 2007 to 2010, followed by a Master of Engineering (ME) with Distinction from 2011 to 2012. She has developed strong proficiency with various CAD systems and possesses significant experience in analyzing machine and structural components using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and AS/NZS codes.
Background
Ashley Brittenden's professional journey includes a role as a Research Assistant at the University of Canterbury from 2012 to 2013. She also worked at Caliber Design as an Analysis Manager from 2016 to 2020, overseeing a team of engineers. Prior to that, she served as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Motovated Design & Analysis Ltd from 2014 to 2015 and as a Design Engineer at Caliber Design from 2015 to 2016.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ashley Brittenden has contributed to various projects, including scoping and prototyping work for consumer products. Her roles have involved significant responsibilities in engineering analysis and design, showcasing her ability to combine practical engineering skills with a focus on client satisfaction.