Matthieu Masquelet
About Matthieu Masquelet
Matthieu Masquelet is a Senior Propulsion Analyst at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics and rocket propulsion systems.
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Matthieu Masquelet is currently serving as a Senior Propulsion Analyst at BLUE ORIGIN.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Since 2021, Matthieu Masquelet has been working as a Senior Propulsion Analyst at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington, focusing on advanced propulsion systems and utilizing his expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to contribute to reusable rocket engines.
Previous Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Prior to his current role, Matthieu Masquelet worked at BLUE ORIGIN in multiple capacities. From 2018 to 2021, he served as a Propulsion Analyst III. From 2017 to 2018, he held the position of Propulsion Analyst. Both roles were based in Kent, Washington.
Experience at GE Global Research
Matthieu Masquelet worked at GE Global Research in Niskayuna, New York. He served as a Lead Engineer from 2016 to 2017 and as an Engineer from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure, he focused on engineering solutions and research advancements.
Academic Background in Aerospace Engineering
Matthieu Masquelet earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2002 to 2012. Additionally, he holds a Diplôme d'Ingénieur Civil des Mines from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy, achieved between 1999 to 2002.
Early Career and Education
Early in his career, Matthieu Masquelet worked as an Assistant Engineer at Centre National d'Études Spatiales in 2001. His educational journey included studies at Lycée Saint Louis from 1997 to 1999, and Collège Bellevue from 1990 to 1994.
Expertise in Rocket Propulsion Systems
Matthieu Masquelet possesses significant expertise in supercritical fluids and ignition processes, which are critical for the development and operation of efficient rocket propulsion systems. He leverages high performance computing to improve the accuracy and efficiency of propulsion system simulations.