Daniel Cassidy
About Daniel Cassidy
Daniel Cassidy is a Junior Special Projects Engineer at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland and has gained experience through various internships in the engineering field.
Work at Rocket Lab
Daniel Cassidy has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Junior Special Projects Engineer since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to various special projects, focusing on innovative engineering solutions. Cassidy participated in a collaborative project that involved cross-functional teams aimed at enhancing engineering processes. His work at Rocket Lab has allowed him to develop a keen interest in aerospace engineering through hands-on experience.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Cassidy studied at the University of Auckland, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from 2015 to 2018. This academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his current role at Rocket Lab.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Rocket Lab, Daniel Cassidy gained diverse experience in the engineering field. He worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Fletcher Building for three months in 2016. He also served as an Engineering Intern at Air New Zealand for four months from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he was a Masters Student at Emirates Team New Zealand from 2019 to 2020, where he further developed his engineering skills.
Early Career Roles
Daniel Cassidy began his career as an Office Support Assistant at Gaze Burt in 2014, where he worked for one month. This initial role provided him with early exposure to a professional environment, which he built upon in his subsequent engineering internships.