Michael Brazeau
About Michael Brazeau
Michael Brazeau is an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II at Rocket Lab, recognized for leading special projects and addressing complex process development challenges. He has a strong background in mechanical engineering, with experience in aerospace and rocket engine manufacturing.
Work at Rocket Lab
Michael Brazeau has been employed at Rocket Lab as an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II since 2020. In this role, he focuses on avionics manufacturing and testing of electro-mechanical systems, particularly for the Electron launch vehicle. He has gained experience working on the Rutherford and Archimedes engines, contributing to the development and testing processes. His responsibilities include addressing new process development challenges and leading special projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Michael Brazeau holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University, which he completed from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in the same field from the same institution, studying from 2010 to 2014. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which he applies in his current role in the aerospace industry.
Background
Before joining Rocket Lab, Michael Brazeau worked in various engineering roles. He was a Mechanical Engineer at Sensus from 2015 to 2020, where he was involved in high-volume gas meter production in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. He also gained experience as an intern at Cummins Inc. in 2014 and served as a Teacher Assistant and Research Assistant at Florida State University between 2012 and 2015.
Achievements
Michael Brazeau is recognized for his problem-solving skills, particularly in testing, mechatronic assemblies, sensor selection and integration, and data acquisition and analysis. He has a total of nine years of combined experience in aerospace, rocket engine manufacturing, development, testing, and high-volume gas meter production, showcasing his diverse skill set and commitment to engineering excellence.