Nels Wirkkala
About Nels Wirkkala
Nels Wirkkala is a Structural Analyst at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in the aerospace and aviation industries.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Nels Wirkkala is currently employed as a Structural Analyst at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2018. His role involves utilizing his extensive knowledge in structural analysis to support the development and engineering of aerospace projects.
Previous Experience at Greenpoint Technologies
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Nels Wirkkala worked at Greenpoint Technologies, Inc. as a Senior Stress Engineer. He served in this position from 2011 to 2018. During his seven-year tenure in Kirkland, WA, he specialized in stress engineering, contributing significantly to the company's projects in the aviation industry.
Education and Expertise
Nels Wirkkala holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Structural Dynamics from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, obtained between 2005 and 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same university, completing it in 2005. His expertise includes the use of FEMAP for structural analysis in the aerospace industry and proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D CAD design and analysis.
Experience in Aerospace and Aviation Industries
With a demonstrated history of working in both aviation and aerospace industries, Nels Wirkkala brings a wealth of experience to his current position. His roles have included Lead Stress Engineer at LifePort, Inc. from 2008 to 2011, Structural Analyst at Raytheon from 2006 to 2008, and an earlier role as Customer Service Rep at Somero Enterprises from 1997 to 2001.