Duncan McNae

Duncan McNae is a seasoned engineer specializing in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), along with aerodynamics and renewable energy systems. Currently serving as a Senior GNC Engineer at Rocket Lab since May 2018, Duncan has held various roles including Flight Analysis Lead and Senior Flight Safety Analyst. Prior experience includes positions at HydroWorks Ltd as a Senior Research and Development Engineer, where turbine design and optimization were key responsibilities, and at Enercon GmbH as an Aerodynamics Research and Development Engineer, focusing on wind turbine analysis. Academic qualifications include a PhD from Imperial College London in Fluid Dynamics and a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury. Duncan also contributed to e.quinox, a student society dedicated to developing sustainable electrification solutions for rural African communities.