Duncan Mc Nae
About Duncan Mc Nae
Duncan Mc Nae serves as the Flight Analysis Lead at Rocket Lab, where he applies his expertise in computational fluid dynamics and mechanical design. He has a strong academic background with a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury and a PhD in Fluid Dynamics from Imperial College London.
Current Role as Flight Analysis Lead
Duncan Mc Nae currently serves as the Flight Analysis Lead at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing flight analysis processes, ensuring the safety and efficiency of flight systems. His expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and numerical analysis plays a critical role in the development and optimization of flight systems. Mc Nae's background in mechanical design further supports his contributions to the team.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Before his current position, Duncan Mc Nae worked at Rocket Lab as a Senior Flight Safety Analyst from 2018 to 2020. During his two years in this role, he focused on ensuring the safety protocols and risk assessments were in place for flight operations. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his subsequent promotion to Flight Analysis Lead.
Educational Background in Engineering
Duncan Mc Nae studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Canterbury, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BEng Hons) from 2005 to 2008. He furthered his education at Imperial College London, where he pursued a PhD in Fluid Dynamics of Tidal and Wind Power Turbines from 2009 to 2012. This educational foundation provided him with the technical skills necessary for his career in flight analysis and mechanical design.
Professional Experience in Aerodynamics and R&D
Duncan Mc Nae has a diverse professional background in aerodynamics and research and development. He worked as an Aerodynamics Research and Development Engineer at Enercon GmbH from 2014 to 2015. He also held the position of Senior Research and Development Engineer at HydroWorks Ltd from 2015 to 2017. These roles contributed to his expertise in flight systems and mechanical design.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Duncan Mc Nae possesses strong programming skills that enhance his capabilities in flight analysis. His expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and numerical analysis is crucial for conducting advanced simulations and data analysis. This technical proficiency supports his work in developing and analyzing flight systems, making him a valuable asset to his team.