Donald Muganda
About Donald Muganda
Donald Muganda is a Senior Stress Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in structural analysis of BE-4 Rocket engine components using finite element analysis (FEA) with ANSYS workbench.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Donald Muganda is currently serving as a Senior Stress Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. Since joining the company in 2020, he has specialized in performing structural analysis of BE-4 Rocket engine components. His work involves the use of finite element analysis (FEA) with ANSYS workbench, focusing on ensuring the reliability and safety of critical aerospace components.
Previous Experience at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Before his current role, Donald Muganda worked at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure as a Senior Stress Engineer, he contributed to various projects requiring in-depth knowledge of structural integrity and stress analysis.
Contract Work at Valcor Engineering Corporation
Donald Muganda held the position of Senior Stress Engineer on a contract basis at Valcor Engineering Corporation from 2015 to 2018. Over these three years, he applied his expertise in stress engineering to support the company's objectives, focusing on ensuring the durability and performance of engineering components.
Education at North Carolina A&T State University
Donald Muganda completed his higher education at North Carolina A&T State University. He earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering between 1977 and 1979 and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from 1974 to 1979. His academic background laid the foundation for his successful career in stress and structural engineering.
Work at Goodrich Corporation
Donald Muganda worked at Goodrich Corporation as a Senior Structures Engineer from 2009 to 2012. His role involved various engineering responsibilities focused on structural analysis and the integrity of aerospace components, a position he held diligently for three years.