Erin Mc Neil
About Erin Mc Neil
Erin McNeil is an Avionics, Instruments & GNC Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in aerospace engineering, including roles at Raytheon and academic research positions.
Professional Experience at Blue Origin
Erin Mc Neil has been working at Blue Origin as an Avionics, Instruments & GNC Engineer II since 2020. Her role involves working on aerospace systems, with a focus on avionics and guidance, navigation, and control (GNC). Based in Kent, Washington, she contributes to the development and implementation of advanced engineering solutions in the aerospace industry.
Previous Roles at Raytheon
Before joining Blue Origin, Erin Mc Neil held multiple roles at Raytheon from 2015 to 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. She served as a Mechanical Design Engineer and a Structural Analyst, as well as leading innovation initiatives. She also worked as a Guidance, Navigation, and Control System Engineer, where she focused on developing high fidelity simulation models for aerospace applications and specialized in dynamic testing and finite element analysis.
Academic Background
Erin Mc Neil pursued her academic studies at The University of Texas at Arlington, where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2015. She furthered her education at the Georgia Institute of Technology, earning a Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering in 2023. Her academic focus has been on flight control systems and advanced aerospace engineering techniques.
Research and Internship Experience
Erin Mc Neil gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Arlington. She also completed a year-long internship at Parker Hannifin in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, where she applied her mechanical engineering skills in a practical setting. These roles provided her with hands-on experience and a foundation for her professional career.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Erin Mc Neil possesses a robust skill set in programming languages and tools, including Simulink, Matlab, and C++ for tactical flight software and simulation. She is also proficient in using Linux OS for various engineering applications. Her technical expertise is complemented by her experience in developing high fidelity simulation models and conducting dynamic tests and finite element analysis.