Patrick Mc Manamen
About Patrick Mc Manamen
Patrick Mc Manamen is a Propulsion Development Engineer at Blue Origin with over a decade of experience in propulsion engineering, including significant roles at NASA.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Patrick Mc Manamen has been serving as a Propulsion Development Engineer at Blue Origin since 2016. His work location is based in Kent, Washington. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the rocket injector design and development product group. His extensive experience in propulsion systems underpins his contributions to Blue Origin's various projects.
Professional Experience at NASA
Patrick Mc Manamen has an extensive background with NASA, where he held multiple roles between 2008 and 2015. His positions included Morpheus Roll Control System Lead, Rocket Injector Spray Research, and Orion Service Module Propulsion Team, among others. His work at NASA spanned over seven years in Houston, Texas, and showcased his versatility and expertise in propulsion and control systems for spacecraft.
Educational Background
Patrick Mc Manamen holds a Master's of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Purdue University, where he specialized in propulsion. He completed his master's degree between 2012 and 2016. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on Thermal Fluid Systems, from The University of Texas at Austin, which he attended from 2007 to 2011.
Early Career and Internships
Patrick Mc Manamen's career in propulsion engineering began with his role as a Propulsion Co-op at NASA from 2008 to 2010. This foundational experience allowed him to develop a strong technical base and launched his career in the aerospace industry. His early work set the stage for more advanced roles in propulsion and control systems.
Experience in Spacecraft Roll Control Systems
While at NASA, Patrick Mc Manamen worked as the Morpheus Roll Control System Lead from 2011 to 2014. This position involved significant responsibility over the roll control systems for the Morpheus spacecraft. His expertise in this area highlights his capabilities in spacecraft attitude control and system integration.