Jack Craig
About Jack Craig
Jack Craig is a Propulsion Development Engineer specializing in fluid and mechanical systems within the aerospace industry. He has experience at Rocket Lab, Boeing, and CSIRO, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering with first-class honors from the University of Adelaide.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Jack Craig serves as a Propulsion Development Engineer at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the development of propulsion systems within the aerospace sector. His responsibilities include contributing to the full lifecycle development of aerospace vehicles, which encompasses the phases from concept through to production and testing. This role allows him to apply his expertise in fluid and mechanical systems to advance Rocket Lab's aerospace initiatives.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Jack Craig has extensive experience at Boeing, where he held multiple engineering roles from 2016 to 2021. He began as a Structures Design Engineer in the BCA Product Development team, followed by a position as a Mechanical Systems Engineer in the Phantom Works International division. He later advanced to the role of Engineering Team Lead in the same division. His tenure at Boeing provided him with a solid foundation in aerospace engineering and project management.
Education and Expertise
Jack Craig earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) with First Class Honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Adelaide. His studies spanned from 2012 to 2015, equipping him with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of engineering principles. His specialization in fluid and mechanical systems is particularly relevant to his current work in the aerospace industry.
Early Career at CSIRO and Teys Australia
Jack Craig began his career as a Vacation Student at CSIRO in Hobart, Tasmania, where he worked for three months in 2014. This experience provided him with early exposure to research and development in a scientific environment. Prior to this, he worked as a Load-out Operator at Teys Australia for eight months in 2011, where he gained practical work experience in a different industry.
Background in Aerospace Product Design
Jack Craig has a unique background in aerospace product design, with a specific focus on propulsion systems. His work across various roles in the aerospace sector has allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in designing and implementing propulsion technologies. This expertise is critical to his contributions at Rocket Lab and throughout his career.