Alan Carey
About Alan Carey
Alan Carey is a Structures Engineer at Blue Origin, specializing in the design and analysis of the New Shepard Crew Capsule.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Alan Carey has been working as a Structures Engineer at Blue Origin since 2016. Based in Kent, WA, he is responsible for the design, analysis, procurement, integration, and operation of the forward structure on the New Shepard Crew Capsule. Additionally, Alan serves as the primary decelerator subsystem design engineer for the capsule. In this role, he has also been recognized as a fastener expert within the Structural Design and Configuration group.
Previous Experience at Davis Air Repair Inc
In 2016, Alan Carey worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Davis Air Repair Inc in Davis, CA. His tenure at the company lasted for five months. During this period, he contributed to various mechanical engineering projects and processes.
Graduate Research at UC Davis
From 2013 to 2016, Alan Carey was a Graduate Student Researcher at the UC Davis Center for Human/Robotics/Vehicle Integration and Performance. Over his three-year tenure, he engaged in extensive research as part of his Master's program in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
Internship at NASA Johnson Space Center
In 2013, Alan Carey completed a two-month internship at NASA Johnson Space Center in the Houston, Texas Area. As a Space Suit Test Engineer - Intern, he was involved in testing and validation related to space suit designs and functionalities.
Educational Background
Alan Carey holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from UC Davis, which he obtained between 2013 and 2016. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, completing the program from 2009 to 2012.