Harrison Handley
About Harrison Handley
Harrison Handley is an Avionics Engineer currently employed at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand. He has a background in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Simon Fraser University and has held various engineering roles, including leadership positions in satellite design teams.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Harrison Handley serves as an Avionics Engineer at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2021. His work is based in Auckland, New Zealand, where he contributes to the development and integration of avionics systems for space launch vehicles. This role builds on his previous experience in avionics, allowing him to apply his knowledge in a cutting-edge aerospace environment.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Prior to his current role, Harrison Handley worked at Rocket Lab as a Junior Avionics Engineer for three months in 2019. He also completed an internship at Rocket Lab in the same year, where he worked for seven months. These positions provided him with foundational experience in avionics engineering within the aerospace sector.
Education and Expertise
Harrison Handley earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Simon Fraser University. His studies spanned from 2014 to 2019, equipping him with a solid foundation in engineering principles relevant to his current work in avionics.
Leadership Roles in Satellite Design
During his time at Simon Fraser University, Harrison Handley held significant leadership positions within the Satellite Design Team. He served as the President from 2017 to 2018 and as the Team Lead for the Attitude Determination and Control System from 2016 to 2017. These roles involved overseeing project development and guiding team efforts in satellite technology.
Early Career Experience
Harrison Handley's early career included a role as a Test Engineer Co-op at Ballard Power Systems from 2016 to 2017, where he gained practical experience in engineering testing. Additionally, he worked as a Data Analyst at Carbon Credit Solutions Inc. from 2013 to 2014, which provided him with analytical skills applicable in various engineering contexts.