Brandon B.
About Brandon B.
Brandon B. is a Mechanical Engineer with experience in aircraft design, particularly with the XB-1 aircraft. He has held various engineering roles across several companies, including Boom Supersonic and Bastian Solutions, and has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Saint Louis University.
Work at Boom
Brandon B. currently holds the position of Mechanical Engineer at Boom Supersonic, where he has been employed since 2022. His role involves contributing to the development of the XB-1 'Baby Boom' supersonic demonstrator. He has been instrumental in designing custom hydraulic system components and assisting in the design of hydraulic tube routing in the landing gear system.
Education and Expertise
Brandon B. earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Saint Louis University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his engineering career, equipping him with the necessary skills for various engineering roles.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Boom Supersonic, Brandon B. gained diverse experience in engineering roles. He worked as a Design Engineer I at Bastian Solutions for 8 months in 2021, focusing on design tasks in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Prior to that, he spent two years at Neff Power as a Design Engineer and later as an Application Engineer. He also held positions at Stark Excavating, Inc. as an Assistant Office Engineer and at Ameren as an Engineering Intern.
Contributions to XB-1 Project
Brandon B. has made significant contributions to the XB-1 project, including performing computer-based analysis to identify stress conditions and margins of safety. He conducted failure analysis and designed new components to prevent future failure conditions, showcasing his analytical skills and attention to detail in engineering design.