Marvin M. Chan
About Marvin M. Chan
Marvin M. Chan is a Propulsion Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in mechanical and propulsion engineering roles across various companies.
Company
Marvin M. Chan is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN as a Propulsion Engineer. He has held this position since 2021. BLUE ORIGIN, a notable aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company, allows Marvin to work on propulsion systems and components, contributing to significant projects and technological advancements in space exploration.
Title
Marvin M. Chan holds the title of Propulsion Engineer. His responsibilities include conducting tolerance stack-ups and fit checks for assembly, performing hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) using Ansys, and overseeing design changes for Fuel and Oxidizer Turbopumps on the BE-3U engine.
Previous Experience
Marvin's professional journey includes a variety of roles at multiple companies. Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, he worked as a Propulsion Engineer at Microcosm, Inc. (2020-2021) and as a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer at Aerojet Rocketdyne in 2020. His tenure at Aerojet Rocketdyne also includes roles as a Mechanical Design Engineer (2017-2020) and an Engine Integration Design Engineer (2016-2017). Additionally, Marvin has experience as a Process Engineer at Avcorp Industries (2016) and as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Seal Science, Inc. (2014-2016). Early in his career, he interned at Medtronic (2013) and Second Sight Medical Products (2012-2013).
Education and Expertise
Marvin M. Chan completed his academic studies in Mechanical Engineering, earning both a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master of Science (MS) from the University of California, Los Angeles. He possesses specialized expertise in performing hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) using Ansys for propulsion components, as well as conducting tolerance stack-ups and fit checks for propulsion systems.
Background
From his beginnings as an Undergraduate Researcher at UC Irvine (2010-2012) to his current role at BLUE ORIGIN, Marvin M. Chan has built a career focused on mechanical and propulsion engineering. His work spans various aspects of engineering, from design and integration to hands-on calculations and analysis. Marvin's broad spectrum of experience showcases his dedication and comprehensive understanding of mechanical design and propulsion systems.