Miles Mc Kaig
About Miles Mc Kaig
Miles McKaig is an Engineer specializing in Fluid Systems at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in propulsion systems and aerospace engineering.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Miles Mc Kaig currently works as an Engineer - Fluid Systems at BLUE ORIGIN, based in Kent, Washington, United States. He started this role in 2022. His work primarily involves crafting and overseeing the fluidic systems within the company, contributing to their space exploration efforts.
Professional Experience at Jacobs
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Miles Mc Kaig worked at Jacobs as a Propulsion Systems Engineer from 2020 to 2022. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, he spent two years focused on propulsion systems, leveraging his expertise to support various projects related to aerospace engineering.
Internship at NASA Glenn Research Center
In 2019, Miles Mc Kaig undertook a two-month internship at NASA Glenn Research Center. He worked as a Radioisotope Thermal Rocket Engine Intern in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area. The role provided him with valuable insights into rocket engine design and radioisotope technology, enriching his engineering knowledge.
Early Career Internships
Miles Mc Kaig's early career includes internships at prestigious institutions. In 2018, he worked for three months at Bevilacqua Research Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama Area as an SLS Fluids and Propulsion Analysis Intern. Additionally, in 2016, he spent one month interning at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, gaining foundational experience in aerospace engineering.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
Miles Mc Kaig earned his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign between 2016 and 2020. His academic training provided him with a solid foundation in aerospace principles, which he has applied throughout his professional career.