Mc Kay Whight
About Mc Kay Whight
Mc Kay Whight is a Flight Software Engineer 1 at Rocket Lab, with a background in mechatronics and software engineering. He has experience in various roles, including engineering tutor and senior mechatronics engineer, and possesses strong programming skills in multiple languages.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Mc Kay Whight serves as a Flight Software Engineer 1 at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and implementation of flight software systems. His responsibilities include programming and testing software that is critical to the operation of aerospace vehicles. His experience in software engineering is complemented by his background in mechatronics, which enhances his ability to work on complex engineering projects.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Mc Kay Whight held various engineering positions. He worked at Cyborg Dynamics Engineering as a Senior Mechatronics Engineer for three months in 2021 and as a Mechatronics Engineer from 2019 to 2021. He also gained experience at Origin Energy as a Mechatronics Engineer for six months in 2018 and at Arrow Emergency Systems for one year in the same role. Additionally, he worked as an Engineering Tutor at The University of Queensland for three months in 2017 and as a waiter at Montezuma's Australia from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Mc Kay Whight completed his Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechatronics, Software, and Automation Engineering at The University of Queensland from 2014 to 2019. He also attended Brisbane Grammar School, where he achieved an OP 2 and obtained his High School Certificate from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering, particularly in programming languages such as Java, C, Python, and MATLAB.
Project Involvement
Throughout his career, Mc Kay Whight has been involved in a variety of engineering projects. His work spans software applications and the development of autonomous and remotely controlled systems. He has experience working both individually and as part of a team, contributing to the successful completion of projects. His role often includes managing team dynamics, budgeting, time management, and resource allocation, showcasing his ability to lead and coordinate complex engineering tasks.