Finn Spod is a Graduate Aerospace Engineer with a strong foundation in mechatronics engineering and a specialised academic focus on aerospace systems. Graduating with a Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) from the University of Canterbury, he has developed a comprehensive skill set that blends traditional mechanical capabilities with advanced electronic and software disciplines. Throughout his academic career, Finn has focused on mastering 3D design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and rapid prototyping, while cultivating strong engineering problem-solving capabilities and a highly collaborative approach to multidisciplinary team environments.
Finn specialises in combining core mechanical engineering concepts with embedded systems design, power electronics, and programming. His technical capabilities extend into the practical deployment of aerospace systems, where he bridges the gap between hardware and software to design unified, intelligent engineering solutions. By integrating these cross-functional disciplines, he focuses on optimizing system performance and ensuring data reliability in demanding operational environments.
Across his early career, Finn has demonstrated practical technical capabilities and strong collaboration through high-profile industry projects. His notable milestones include a collaboration with Dawn Aerospace for his Final Year Project, where he helped design and develop a custom datalogging payload for the Dawn MKII Aurora spaceplane. The payload successfully completed a flight campaign, gathering critical operational data to guide future design iterations. Additionally, Finn gained valuable hands-on experience with Dawn’s Spaceplane Airframe team, contributing directly to preparing the Aurora craft for its initial supersonic test flights.
Finn brings to MEMKO a fresh, innovative capability in high-performance UAV design, advanced mechatronics integration, and rapid prototyping. He is passionate about applying his practical aerospace experience to help clients solve complex engineering challenges, adopt emerging technology capabilities, and deliver reliable, high-efficiency results across cutting-edge digital engineering projects.
