Luis Duckworth
About Luis Duckworth
Luis Duckworth is an Engine Component Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in aerospace and mechanical engineering, having previously worked at Boeing and John Deere.
Current Role as Engine Component Test Engineer
Luis Duckworth currently holds the title of Engine Component Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN as of 2023. In this position, he is responsible for conducting performance and reliability tests on engine components. His work involves writing and executing test plans for various conditions, such as vibe, shock, thermal cycles, proof pressure, and thermal shock. Additionally, Luis mentors new engineers, guiding them through the process of transitioning test campaigns from Development to Production.
Previous Role as Environmental Test Engineer
Luis Duckworth previously served as an Environmental Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure in Kent, Washington, he was involved in environmental testing of aerospace components, ensuring that they meet all performance and safety standards. His responsibilities would have included setting up and conducting tests under specific environmental conditions to verify the reliability and durability of the hardware.
Experience at Boeing
Luis Duckworth spent a substantial period at Boeing, where he held multiple roles. From 2017 to 2022, he worked as a Structural Analysis Engineer (Dynamicist) in El Segundo, California, where he was involved in analyzing the structural integrity of dynamic systems. Prior to this, he served as a Mechanical Systems Design & Analysis Engineer from 2015 to 2017 in Huntington Beach, California. He also interned as a Structural Analysis Engineer in 2014 at the same location. These roles required Luis to perform finite element analysis (FEA) and other forms of structural testing to ensure that designs met required specifications.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
Luis Duckworth has extensive educational qualifications in aerospace engineering. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from Iowa State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He later pursued a Master’s Degree in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering (Dynamics & Control) at the University of Southern California, completing it between 2017 and 2019. His studies have equipped him with the foundational and advanced knowledge needed to excel in his engineering roles.
Internship Experience at John Deere
Luis Duckworth also gained practical experience through various internships at John Deere. He worked as an Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Intern in Waterloo, Iowa, in 2013, and as an Early Talent Student in both 2012 and 2011. These roles provided him with hands-on experience in the manufacturing sector, focusing on the electrical aspects of engineering, and offered him a basic understanding of designing and troubleshooting manufacturing processes.