Max McDonald

Max McDonald has extensive experience in aerospace engineering and design. Max currently works as an Aerospace Engineer at AeroTEC, where they lead the design and integration of coolant and air systems for a hydrogen-powered propulsion system. Max also serves as the lead designer for a 700kW electric load bank system for an experimental B747, managing interfaces with surrounding systems and structures. Max has experience in managing a group of interns, as well as coordinating with manufacturers and suppliers.

Prior to their current role, Max worked at SDI Engineering as an Aeronautical Engineer and as an Aeronautical Engineering Intern. Max also gained experience at Boeing and the UW Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics, where they contributed to the initial design of a hybrid-electric STOL air taxi.

Max's experience also includes working at the UW Aeronautical Laboratory as a Student Engineer, where they assisted with wind tunnel flight tests and performed data reduction and analysis. Max also worked at the University of Washington on a project involving the design, build, and testing of a methane-oxygen rocket. Additionally, Max gained research experience as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the Autonomous Flight Systems Laboratory.

Before their career in aerospace engineering, Max worked as a Siding Contractor at Perdue Builders.

Overall, Max McDonald's work experience showcases their expertise in aerospace engineering, design, and project management.

Max McDonald attended the University of Washington from 2014 to 2018, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering.