Megan Gunther

About Megan Gunther

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Blue OriginLead a team of operations integrators and develop processes for team members to develop operation deliverables including automated sequence timelines, launch commit criteria, operational requirements and maintenance requirements across all ground and flight operational phases of the launch vehicleMonitor test and operations to ensure test objective success, adherence to operational limitations and monitor vehicle health throughout all phases of integrated vehicle test and operationsEnsure successful integration of first stage fluid and mechanical subsystems with avionics and software through build, flight and refurbishment operationsPerform system safety analysis (Functional Hazard Assessment, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis) for GS1 fluids subsystems and train other team members on processes and toolsDefine standardized component specification and verification processes and create templates with derived company and program requirements for standard components used across New Glenn Responsible for GS1 Ignition Supply Subsystem preliminary and critical design review deliverablesResponsible for GS1 Propellant Estimate Subsystem preliminary design review deliverables Performed early design layout, thermal/fluid analysis, sizing analysis and supported element level trades for the GS2 fluids subsystemAnalyzed subsystem modifications for New Shepard propulsion module upgradesAuthored, planned, and performed acceptance and qualification testing for New Shepard fluids systems flight hardware in accordance with company Environmental Testing PlanVencoreEngineering Services ContractMechanical Engineer IV1/2013 - 2/2016Perform design engineering and analysis tasks for the SLS Ground Cooling System and Environmental Control System.B/E AerospaceSupplier Quality Engineer09/2011 - 12/2012United Space Alliance Cape Canaveral, FLEnvironmental Control and Life Support Systems Engineer Staff I 05/2008 –07/2011Co-op 01/2006-05/2007-Support Orbiter Flight Hardware testing for the Active Thermal Control System and Atmospheric Revitalization and Pressure Control System-Coordinate with technicians, engineers, logistics and operation support to ensure proper performance of technical procedures-Perform troubleshooting for Flight Hardware and Ground Support Equipment-Monitor Orbiter cooling systems during orbiter operationsDevelop Work Authorization Documents for testing procedures and problem reports

Experience

1. Principal Aerospace Systems Engineer

   Blue Origin

   Jan 2023 — Present · Merritt Island, FL, US

Education

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  B.S. Engineering Physics, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

  2003 — 2008

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Testing
• System Design
• Caesar Ii
• Fluid Mechanics
• Analysis
• Solumina
• Catia
• Maple
• Documentum
• Aft Arrow/Fathom
• Microsoft Word
• Environmental Awareness
• Engineering
• Orbital Mechanics
• Aerospace
• Aerospace Engineering
• Maximo
• Composites
• Space Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Creo Simulate
• Systems Engineering
• Spacecraft
• Troubleshooting
• Peoplesoft
• Technical Writing
• Earned Value Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Unigraphics
• Pro Engineer
• Sinda/Fluint
• Thermal
• As9100
• Matlab
• Projects