Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in thermal engineering and simulation. Starting as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Universal Creative in early 2018, Ryan progressed to various roles at Blue Origin, eventually becoming a Thermal Engineer III, where leadership involved thermal modeling for crewed spacecraft using software tools such as Python, Thermal Desktop, and ANSYS. Ryan's tenure also included responsibilities as a Thermal Engineer I and II, focusing on thermal analysis of flight computers and hardware for the MK1 Lunar Lander. Current engagement as a Thermal Simulation and Software Engineer at Relativity Space involves developing thermal models for the Terran R rocket. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Microelectronics Packaging and Heat Transfer from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University, demonstrating a strong foundation in thermal technologies and engineering principles.