Zachary Muckler
About Zachary Muckler
Zachary Muckler is a Test Engineering Intern at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aerospace engineering and various internships in the aerospace industry.
Title and Current Role
Zachary Muckler is currently working as a Test Engineering Intern at BLUE ORIGIN. His tenure at the aerospace manufacturer began in 2022, with his work based in Van Horn, Texas, United States. His role involves engaging in complex testing responsibilities within a fast-paced team environment, contributing to the company's space exploration objectives.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Zachary gained varied engineering experiences in the aerospace industry. In 2021, he worked as a GSE and Power Systems Intern at Stellar Exploration, Inc. in California for a period of 7 months. From 2020 to 2022, Zachary served as the RCS Test Responsible Engineer at Texas Rocket Engineering Lab in Austin, Texas. Additionally, in summer 2020, he undertook a role as a Summer A&P Mechanic Intern at Helicopter Services Inc. in Spring, TX. His earlier work experience includes an 11-month internship as a NASA Aerospace Scholar from 2018 to 2019 in Houston, Texas.
Education and Academic Background
Zachary Muckler is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, with an anticipated graduation year of 2024. Before that, he studied at Tomball High School from 2016 to 2020, earning STEM Primary Focus with Multidisciplinary and Arts and Humanities Endorsements.
Special Interests and Projects
Zachary has a keen interest in turbomachinery and is currently engaged in designing a gas-driven water pump. His passion for exploring various challenges within the aerospace industry complements his enjoyment of working in dynamic team environments.