David Packard
About David Packard
David Packard is a Mechanical Systems Engineer at Blue Origin, specializing in the New Glenn Vehicle.
Current Position at Blue Origin
David Packard currently holds the position of Mechanical Systems Engineer for the New Glenn Vehicle at Blue Origin. He has been working in this role since 2017 in Kent, Washington. His responsibilities include developing MATLAB scripts for determining clamp spacing for tube sizes to meet fatigue and stress requirements. Additionally, he utilizes AutoCAD P&ID for creating and updating the graphical representation of hydraulic systems according to AS1290B standards. He also conducts Fault Tolerance Analysis and Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis using PTC Windchill Quality Solutions.
Past Experience at Blue Origin
Before his current role, David Packard served as a Mechanical Systems Engineer for the New Shepard Vehicle at Blue Origin in 2017. He worked in this capacity for 6 months in Kent, Washington. During this period, he provided critical mechanical systems support for Blue Origin’s New Shepard project.
Mechanical Engineer at Firefly Space Systems
In 2016, David Packard was employed at Firefly Space Systems as a Mechanical Engineer for 7 months in the Austin, Texas Area. His work involved various mechanical engineering tasks that supported the company's space missions.
Experience at Bigelow Aerospace
David Packard worked at Bigelow Aerospace as a Mechanical Engineer from 2015 to 2016 for a duration of 5 months in Las Vegas, Nevada Area. Here, he contributed to mechanical engineering projects that were integral to the company’s aerospace objectives.
Mechanical Engineering Internships
David Packard has multiple internships adding to his professional experience. He was a Mechanical Engineering Intern at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 2014 to 2015 in Pasadena, California. Prior to that, he interned at L-3 Communications, Power Paragon for 3 months in Anaheim, CA in 2014. These internships involved working on various mechanical engineering tasks that provided him with valuable industry experience.
Education and Academic Background
David Packard earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Riverside, studying from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he attended Orange Coast College in 2013, Irvine Valley College from 2011 to 2013, and Saddleback College from 2008 to 2012. He completed his high school education at Capistrano Valley High School from 2005 to 2009. His diverse educational background has equipped him with broad and deep knowledge in mechanical engineering.