Michael Mc Clure
About Michael Mc Clure
Michael McClure is a Controls Engineer at Blue Origin, contributing to the New Glenn rocket's flight control systems. He has a background in mechanical engineering and computer science, with experience at Boeing and other engineering roles.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Michael Mc Clure is a Controls Engineer for the New Glenn project at Blue Origin, based in Kent, Washington, United States. He has been with the company since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the development of the New Glenn rocket, focusing on flight control systems.
Prior Experience at Boeing
Before joining Blue Origin, Michael Mc Clure worked at Boeing in various capacities. He was a Safety Engineer for the 777X Autoflight project in Everett, Washington in 2020 for 7 months. Prior to that, he served as a Design Engineer for Flight Controls from 2018 to 2020 and as a Loads and Dynamics Intern in 2018.
Educational Background
Michael Mc Clure holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, which he obtained between 2020 and 2022. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, completing his studies there from 2014 to 2017.
Specialized Skills and Expertise
Michael Mc Clure possesses expertise in 3D modeling using CATIA and SolidWorks and system modeling and analysis with Matlab and Simulink. His strong background in mechanical engineering and computer science enhances his capabilities in complex aerospace engineering projects such as the New Glenn rocket.
Early Career and Internships
Michael Mc Clure has an extensive early career with various internships and positions. Notably, he worked as a Production Engineering Intern at Bell Helicopter in 2017 and participated in the AutoDrive Challenge by GM and SAE as a Safety Architecture Team Member from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he held roles at The HUR Group, L3, and Duke University Talent Identification Program among others.