Taylor Duchinski
About Taylor Duchinski
Taylor Duchinski is an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer currently employed at Rocket Lab. With a background in engineering from Purdue University, Duchinski has held various roles in avionics and manufacturing, including internships and leadership positions in space programs.
Work at Rocket Lab
Taylor Duchinski currently serves as an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab. This role commenced in 2023 and is based in Long Beach, California. In this position, Duchinski focuses on the manufacturing processes related to avionics systems, contributing to the company's mission of providing reliable launch services.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Duchinski is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering at Purdue University, with an expected graduation in 2025. Duchinski's educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which is applied in various roles within the aerospace sector.
Background in Aerospace Engineering
Duchinski has gained diverse experience in aerospace engineering through multiple internships and roles. This includes a position as a Manufacturing Intern at Asylon in 2021 and various roles within the Purdue Space Program: A SEDS Chapter, where Duchinski worked on avionics systems for different vehicle projects in 2022.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to joining Rocket Lab, Duchinski held several positions that contributed to their technical skills. This includes working as an IT Support Specialist at Alexander's Computer Services from 2016 to 2019, and as an Engineering Intern at Asylon Robotics in 2022. Duchinski also served as a Dev Engineer at Purdue University, focusing on projects at Zucrow Labs in 2023.
Involvement in Purdue Space Program
Duchinski has been actively involved in the Purdue Space Program: A SEDS Chapter. Roles included serving as BZB Vehicle & GSE Flight Avionics Engineer and Pad Technician, as well as BZZ Vehicle Avionics Lead & GSE Flight Avionics Engineer in 2022. Currently, Duchinski is the Liquid's Team Avionics Lead Engineer, a position held since 2022.