Morgan Hendry
About Morgan Hendry
Morgan Hendry is a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN and a musician based in Los Angeles, California.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Morgan Hendry has been serving as a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN since 2022. Based in Los Angeles, California, he brings extensive experience and expertise in aerospace systems engineering to his role. His responsibilities involve contributing to the development and optimization of advanced aerospace systems.
Music Career as a Self-Employed Musician
Morgan Hendry has pursued a career in music alongside his engineering work since 2012. Operating as a self-employed musician in the Greater Los Angeles Area, he showcases his talents and creativity, balancing his technical and artistic pursuits.
Experience at Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Morgan Hendry has a significant history with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he worked for 15 years from 2007 to 2022. He held the position of Program Break the Chain (BTC) Domain Lead (Mars Sample Return). Additionally, he has experience as a Systems Engineer and Research and Development Engineer at the same facility.
Education in Aerospace Engineering
Morgan Hendry earned both his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics) from the University of Southern California. He completed his B.S. from 2001 to 2005, followed by his M.S. from 2005 to 2006, gaining a solid foundation in aerospace engineering principles and practices.
Technical Achievements in Aerospace Engineering
Morgan Hendry led a project to develop a Venus probe structural shell using additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V isogrid. This innovative approach led to a 14% reduction in mass, a 26% reduction in cost, and a 79% reduction in schedule compared to other designs. Additionally, he validated both classical and non-linear buckling models through high-pressure testing at DeepSea Power & Light.