Brendan Mc Carthy
About Brendan Mc Carthy
Brendan Mc Carthy is a Dynamics and Loads Engineer III at Blue Origin with a background in mechanical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Brendan Mc Carthy is currently employed as a Dynamics and Loads Engineer III at Blue Origin. He has been part of the team since 2016, contributing his expertise in dynamics and loads engineering to the company's space exploration initiatives. The role is based in Kent, Washington.
Previous Experience at Orbital Sciences Corporation
Before joining Blue Origin, Brendan Mc Carthy worked at Orbital Sciences Corporation as a Dynamics Engineer. He held this position from 2009 to 2016, spanning a period of 7 years. His contributions in Chandler, Arizona, included working on various aspects of spacecraft and satellite dynamics.
Early Career Internships
Brendan Mc Carthy gained valuable experience through internships early in his career. In 2008, he interned at Washington University in St. Louis as a Satellite Propulsion and Test Engineer for 3 months. Prior to that, in 2007, he served as a Research Assistant at UC Berkeley for 2 months. These internships provided him with foundational skills in propulsion and testing engineering.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Brendan Mc Carthy holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, completed between 2008 and 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2004 to 2008. His education has equipped him with a solid grounding in mechanical engineering principles.