Mc Kay Whight
About Mc Kay Whight
Mc Kay Whight is a Flight Software Engineer 1 at Rocket Lab, with a background in mechatronics and software engineering. He has worked in various engineering roles across multiple companies and possesses strong programming skills in languages such as Java, C, Python, and MATLAB.
Work at Rocket Lab
Mc Kay Whight has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Flight Software Engineer 1 since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and implementation of flight software systems. His responsibilities include programming and testing software that is critical for the operation of rocket systems.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Mc Kay Whight held several engineering roles. He worked as a Senior Mechatronics Engineer at Cyborg Dynamics Engineering for three months in 2021. He also served as a Mechatronics Engineer at Arrow Emergency Systems from 2018 to 2019 and at Origin Energy for six months in 2018. Additionally, he was employed at Cyborg Dynamics Engineering as a Mechatronics Engineer from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Mc Kay Whight studied at Brisbane Grammar School, where he achieved an OP 2 and earned his High School Certificate from 2008 to 2012. He later attended The University of Queensland, completing a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechatronics, Software, and Automation Engineering from 2014 to 2019. He possesses extensive knowledge in programming languages including Java, C, Python, and MATLAB.
Project Management Experience
Mc Kay Whight has extensive experience in managing and orchestrating team projects. His skills include budgeting, time management, progress management, and resource allocation. He has been involved in various projects that range from software applications to autonomous and remotely controlled physical systems, demonstrating his ability to work both individually and collaboratively.
Tutoring Experience
In 2017, Mc Kay Whight worked as an Engineering Tutor at The University of Queensland for three months. In this role, he provided guidance and support to engineering students, helping them understand complex concepts and improve their academic performance.