Andrew Erickson
About Andrew Erickson
Andrew Erickson is a Modeling and Simulation Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aeronautical engineering and expertise in flight and ground loads analysis.
Title
Andrew Erickson serves as a Modeling and Simulation Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He is part of a team located in Kent, Washington, United States. His role involves developing comprehensive simulation models to represent and analyze various aerospace systems and scenarios.
Company
Andrew Erickson is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN, a prominent aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. BLUE ORIGIN engages in a wide range of activities, from developing reusable rocket engines to planning missions beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Previous Positions
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Andrew Erickson worked at SDI Engineering Inc. over several roles. Initially, he served as an Aeronautical Engineer from 2013 to 2016, moving up to Senior Aeronautical Engineer from 2016 to 2018, and eventually becoming Principal Aeronautical Engineer from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, he contributed to various engineering projects, enhancing his expertise in aeronautical design and systems analysis.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Erickson holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Engineering Mechanics from The University of Texas at Austin, which he completed in 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Applied Mathematics from Whitman College in 2009. His educational background provides a solid foundation in engineering principles and applied mathematics, crucial for his role in modeling and simulation.
Project Involvement
Andrew Erickson has developed and validated software for analyzing aerial refueling events and landing gear structures and systems. He has specialized knowledge in flight and ground loads analysis and has experience in flight test data collection and processing. These projects demonstrate his ability to apply engineering mechanics to practical aeronautical challenges.