Akhil Vinod
About Akhil Vinod
Akhil Vinod is an Engine Design and Integration Intern at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan and various internships in the aerospace and defense industries.
Title and Current Role
Akhil Vinod is currently serving as an Engine Design and Integration Intern at BLUE ORIGIN. He started this role in 2022. His responsibilities include assisting in the design and integration of rocket engines, gaining practical experience in propulsion systems.
Previous Work Experience
Akhil Vinod previously held several internship positions. In 2021, he worked as a Performance Simulation Intern at Raytheon Missiles & Defense for 2 months, located in Tucson, Arizona. He also served as the Injector Lead & Treasurer at the Michigan Aeronautical Science Association (MASA) from 2020 to 2021. His other roles include Solution Design Support Intern at Dematic in 2019 and Solutions Development Intern at the same company in 2018 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Educational Background
Akhil Vinod studied at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, where he earned his Master of Science (MS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from 2021 to 2022. He also completed his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in the same field from 2017 to 2021. He attended Forest Hills Eastern High School from 2013 to 2017.
Involvement with Michigan Aeronautical Science Association
Akhil Vinod gained hands-on experience with liquid rocket engine systems through his involvement with the Michigan Aeronautical Science Association (MASA). He served as an Injector Test Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and later as the Injector Lead & Treasurer from 2020 to 2021. These roles provided him with substantial experience in rocket engine propulsion design and testing.
Career Aspirations and Online Portfolio
Akhil Vinod aspires to specialize in rocket engine propulsion design and testing in his career. He is actively seeking summer internship opportunities to gain more project ownership in propulsion system design. Additionally, he has an online engineering portfolio showcasing his work and projects, which highlights his practical skills and completed initiatives.