Andrew Abney

Andrew Abney specializes in dynamics and controls engineering, currently serving as a Staff Dynamics and Controls Engineer at Ursa Major since April 2023, where responsibilities include dynamical system modeling and control systems implementation. Prior experience includes significant roles at North Carolina State University as a Graduate Research Assistant focused on nonlinear dynamical systems and subsea vehicle design, and mechanical design engineering positions at G2 Technologies, Inc. and Wilder Systems Robots, leading automation and robotic tool development. Additional experience encompasses manufacturing engineering at Blue Origin, mechanical engineering at Electroimpact, and stress analysis for the MH-60R Navalhawk aircraft at Butler America. Andrew Abney holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida.