Harrison Handley
About Harrison Handley
Harrison Handley is an avionics engineer currently employed at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in engineering and entrepreneurship, having held various roles in avionics and satellite design.
Work at Rocket Lab
Harrison Handley has been employed at Rocket Lab as an Avionics Engineer since 2021. His role involves working on avionics systems, contributing to the company's mission of providing reliable and cost-effective launch services. Prior to his current position, he held multiple roles at Rocket Lab, including Avionics Intern and Junior Avionics Engineer in 2019. His experience at Rocket Lab spans a total of over 10 months in various capacities, allowing him to gain significant insights into the aerospace industry.
Education and Expertise
Harrison Handley earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Simon Fraser University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2019. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, robotics, and automation, which he applies in his current role as an Avionics Engineer. His academic experience is complemented by practical engineering roles, enhancing his expertise in avionics and control systems.
Background
Harrison Handley has a diverse professional background that includes various engineering and leadership roles. He served as the President of the Simon Fraser University Satellite Design Team from 2017 to 2018, where he led initiatives related to satellite design and development. Additionally, he was the Attitude Determination and Control System Team Lead within the same team from 2016 to 2017. His early career also includes a position as a Test Engineer Co-op at Ballard Power Systems and a Data Analyst role at Carbon Credit Solutions Inc.
Previous Experience
Before joining Rocket Lab, Harrison Handley participated in the NEXT Canada program as a Next 36 Entrepreneur in 2020. This experience allowed him to engage in entrepreneurial activities and develop business acumen. His previous roles also include significant contributions to the Simon Fraser University Satellite Design Team, where he honed his skills in engineering leadership and technical project management. His varied experiences have equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current work in avionics.