Jonah Embry Seckler
About Jonah Embry Seckler
Jonah Embry Seckler is an AI&T Engineer at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in engineering roles at SpinLaunch and Uber, with experience in project management, instrumentation systems, and design engineering.
Work at Rocket Lab
Jonah Embry Seckler has been employed at Rocket Lab as an AI&T Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on the assembly, integration, and testing of aerospace systems. His responsibilities include ensuring that all components meet the required specifications and performance standards. His tenure at Rocket Lab has allowed him to apply his engineering skills in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Previous Experience at SpinLaunch
Before joining Rocket Lab, Seckler worked at SpinLaunch in various engineering roles. He served as a Build Engineer for the Suborbital Accelerator for six months in 2021, where he oversaw the installation and operation of instrumentation and control systems. He later took on the role of Satellite Systems Engineer for nine months in 2022, contributing to the development of satellite systems. Additionally, he acted as Project Manager for the sub-orbital system, reporting directly to the head of engineering.
Education and Expertise
Jonah Embry Seckler earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science from Duke University, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. During his academic career, he worked on projects such as an autonomous torpedo, a makeshift ventilator system, and several robotic vehicles. He also co-authored a paper on an open-source acoustofluidic device while collaborating with the Duke Acoustofluidics Research Group.
Technical Skills and Projects
Seckler possesses extensive experience in the Solidworks design environment, having taken three subsystems from conception through analysis, manufacture, integration, and testing phases. He has utilized Ansys for structural and thermal analysis in a professional context. His role as lead electrical engineer and programmer on various projects highlights his holistic approach to problem-solving in engineering.
Internship Experience
In 2017, Jonah Embry Seckler interned at CNE Creative Enterprises for three months in Greeley, Colorado. This internship provided him with foundational experience in engineering practices and contributed to his development as an engineer. His diverse background in engineering roles has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to various projects in the aerospace and technology sectors.