Mikael Stewart
About Mikael Stewart
Mikael Stewart is a Senior Avionics Design Engineer at Rocket Lab, with over ten years of experience in medical, industrial, and consumer product development. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Brand Developers Limited, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Innovators Ltd.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Mikael Stewart serves as a Senior Avionics Design Engineer at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for the design and development of avionics systems, contributing to the company's mission of providing reliable and cost-effective space access. His expertise in avionics is supported by a strong background in electronic engineering.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Rocket Lab, Mikael held several engineering positions. He worked at Brand Developers Limited as a Senior Electronic Development Engineer from 2013 to 2016. He also served as a Project Leader at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare from 2010 to 2013, where he managed product development projects. His earlier roles included positions as an Electronic Design Engineer and Assistant Product Development Engineer at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.
Education and Expertise
Mikael Stewart studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Auckland, earning a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours from 2004 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in engineering. He possesses a broad skill set that encompasses analog circuit design and embedded systems, which are essential in his current and previous roles.
Career Development and Roles
Mikael's career includes various roles that demonstrate his expertise in hardware and software engineering. He worked at Innovators Ltd in multiple capacities, including Head of Hardware/Software and Senior Hardware/Software Engineer. He also held a position at Salvo.works as Head of Hardware/Software. His diverse experience spans over ten years in medical, industrial, and consumer product development.
Early Career Experience
Mikael began his engineering career as a Student Engineer at Phitek Systems from 2005 to 2006. He gained further experience at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, where he worked in product development roles from 2006 to 2010. His early career laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions in more senior engineering roles.