Vysal Phou
About Vysal Phou
Vysal Phou is a Mechanical Design Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in solid modeling and a background in various engineering projects.
Company
Vysal Phou is a Mechanical Design Engineer currently working at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2019 and is based in Kent, Washington. Prior to joining BLUE ORIGIN, he held positions at various other organizations, including Aerojet Rocketdyne, SST International, Goulds Pumps, and BP (British Petroleum).
Title
Vysal Phou holds the title of Mechanical Design Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. His role involves the design and development of mechanical systems and components, applying his extensive expertise in solid modeling and advanced surfacing design. His previous roles at other companies also focused on mechanical design engineering.
Education and Expertise
Vysal Phou studied Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 2007. He has over 10 years of experience in solid modeling using Creo, with specialized skills in advanced surfacing design, Pro/Piping, Pro/Cabling, Pro/Mechanism, Pro/Animation, and Pro/Mechanica. His background includes significant experience in AutoCAD for site planning and layout and the creation of detailed drawings and P&ID.
Background
Vysal Phou has had a diverse career in mechanical design engineering, working for several companies before joining BLUE ORIGIN. He spent multiple years at Aerojet Rocketdyne across different periods, as well as short stints at SST International, Goulds Pumps, and BP (British Petroleum). His roles have typically focused on the design and implementation of mechanical systems for various projects.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Vysal Phou has contributed to notable projects such as the HiDVE (High Delta-V Experiment), designing and developing flight and test equipment. He was involved in the Concentrated Solar Power Tower project, focusing on pipe design and routing using Pro/Pipe, as well as heat trace and electrical design using Pro/Cable. Additionally, he supported the MMRTG (Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator) team by monitoring test activities for flight vehicles.