Jeffrey Crunkilton
About Jeffrey Crunkilton
Jeffrey Crunkilton is a Senior Avionics Systems Mechanical Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and product development.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Jeffrey Crunkilton is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington, where he serves as a Senior Avionics Systems Mechanical Engineer. In this role, he has been contributing since 2022. His responsibilities include the design, analysis, and implementation of avionics systems for aerospace applications, leveraging his extensive background in mechanical and avionics engineering.
Previous Role at Astronics AES
Prior to joining BLUE ORIGIN, Jeffrey Crunkilton worked at Astronics AES in Redmond, WA, where he held the position of Principal Mechanical Engineer from 2012 to 2022. During his tenure, he led various engineering projects, developed prototypes, and oversaw the development and assembly processes. His efforts were instrumental in bringing several projects from conception to production.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey Crunkilton studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree between 2003 and 2005. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career, equipping him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for complex engineering tasks. Over the years, he has honed his expertise in areas such as thermal and structural FEA analysis, solid modeling using SolidWorks and ProE, and the development of consumer-facing products.
Career Beginnings and Early Experience
Jeffrey Crunkilton began his engineering career with the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist from 1992 to 1996, based in RAF Lakenheath, UK. Following this, he transitioned to roles such as Manufacturing Engineering Technician at InControl, Inc., and Transducer Technician at SonoSite. These early positions provided him with hands-on experience in manufacturing and engineering processes.
Proficiency in Solid Modeling and FEA Analysis
Jeffrey Crunkilton possesses over 15 years of experience in solid modeling using SolidWorks and ProE. His proficiency includes creating piece parts and final assemblies in a multi-user environment. Additionally, he has extensive experience performing thermal and structural finite element analysis (FEA) of complex assemblies, which has been critical in developing and releasing over 10 consumer-facing products to volume production.