Kieran Hitchcock
About Kieran Hitchcock
Kieran Hitchcock is a Junior HITL Engineer at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in engineering with experience in various internships focused on testing and validating aerospace systems.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Kieran Hitchcock currently serves as a Junior HITL Engineer at Rocket Lab. He has been in this position since 2021. In his role, he focuses on testing and validating flight hardware and software, specifically for the Capstone Mission to the moon. This position involves critical responsibilities that contribute to the success of aerospace projects.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Before his current role, Kieran Hitchcock worked at Rocket Lab as a HITL Engineering Intern from 2020 to 2021 for a duration of seven months. During this internship, he gained valuable experience in hardware-in-the-loop testing, which is essential for ensuring the reliability of aerospace systems.
Internship Experience in Engineering
Kieran Hitchcock has completed several internships that contributed to his engineering expertise. He worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Trustpower from 2017 to 2018 for three months, and as a Mechatronics Engineering Intern at Robotics Plus Ltd from 2018 to 2019 for three months. Additionally, he served as a Summer Engineering Intern at Bluelab Corporation Limited from 2019 to 2020 for four months.
Education and Engineering Background
Kieran Hitchcock studied at the University of Canterbury, where he pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Engineering. His studies spanned from 2016 to 2020, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles. He also participated in practical experiences as a Mechatronics Engineering Student at the same university for three years.