Jamie Timms
About Jamie Timms
Jamie Timms is a Principal Structural Engineer with extensive experience in aerospace applications, currently working at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand. He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland and has previously held positions at Rocket Lab USA and Emirates Team New Zealand.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Jamie Timms serves as the Principal Structural Engineer at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on structural engineering tasks related to aerospace applications. His responsibilities include overseeing the design and engineering of high-performance composite structures, ensuring that they meet the rigorous demands of launch vehicle operations.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Prior to his current role, Jamie Timms worked at Rocket Lab USA from 2013 to 2018 as a Structures Engineer. During this five-year tenure, he contributed to various projects involving launch vehicle sizing and structural concept development. His work in this capacity helped advance Rocket Lab's capabilities in aerospace engineering.
Experience at Emirates Team New Zealand
Jamie Timms was the Head of Structural Engineering at Emirates Team New Zealand for a brief period in 2018. His role lasted for two months and took place in Auckland, New Zealand. This position allowed him to apply his structural engineering expertise in the competitive field of yacht design and performance.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Timms earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland. His studies spanned from 2004 to 2012, providing him with a strong foundation in engineering principles. He specializes in high-performance composite structure design and has extensive experience in structural engineering specifically for aerospace applications.