Jack Craig
About Jack Craig
Jack Craig is a Propulsion Development Engineer currently working at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand. He has a background in aerospace product design, specializing in fluid and mechanical systems, and has previously held engineering roles at Boeing and CSIRO.
Work at Rocket Lab
Jack Craig has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Propulsion Development Engineer since 2021. In this role, he specializes in fluid and mechanical systems, contributing to the full lifecycle development of aerospace vehicles. His responsibilities encompass the entire process from concept through production and testing, ensuring that propulsion systems meet the necessary performance and safety standards.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Prior to his current position, Jack Craig worked at Boeing in various engineering roles. He served as a Structures Design Engineer in the BCA Product Development division for one year from 2016 to 2017. He then transitioned to the Mechanical Systems Engineer role at Phantom Works International, where he worked for three years from 2017 to 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Additionally, he held the position of Engineering Team Lead at Phantom Works International for six months from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Jack Craig studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) with First Class Honours from 2012 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in fluid and mechanical systems within the aerospace industry, particularly in propulsion system design.
Background in Aerospace Product Design
Jack Craig possesses a unique background in aerospace product design, with a focus on propulsion systems. This specialization has been developed through his various roles in the aerospace sector, including his contributions at Rocket Lab and Boeing. His experience encompasses the design and engineering of systems that are critical to the performance of aerospace vehicles.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the aerospace industry, Jack Craig worked as a Load-out Operator at Teys Australia in 2011 for eight months. He also gained experience as a Vacation Student at CSIRO from 2014 to 2015, where he worked for three months in Hobart, Tasmania. These early roles contributed to his foundational skills in engineering and operations.