Andrew Blair, P.E.
About Andrew Blair, P.E.
Andrew Blair, P.E., is a Fluids Engineer at Blue Origin, with a diverse background in engineering roles across various industries and military service.
Professional Experience at Blue Origin
Andrew Blair, P.E., is currently employed as a Fluids Engineer for New Glenn at Blue Origin in Kent, Washington. He has been in this role since 2020. Prior to this, he worked as a Test Facilities Design Engineer at Blue Origin from 2017 to 2020. His responsibilities involved developing and optimizing fluid systems, as well as designing and testing facilities vital for aerospace engineering projects.
Previous Engineering Roles
Before joining Blue Origin, Andrew Blair worked as a Test Engineer at Firefly Space Systems in 2016, where he spent four months in Cedar Park, TX. His role required testing and validating aerospace components. Additionally, he served as a Mechanical Engineer at Blackbox Biometrics Inc. from 2011 to 2012, engaged in the development of biometric equipment, and as a Product Development Engineer at Rochester Institute of Technology from 2010 to 2011. He acquired hands-on experience with various mechanical engineering projects in these roles.
Military Engineering and Management Experience
Andrew Blair has considerable military experience with the US Army in various engineering and management roles. From 2015 to 2016, he was a Brigade Readiness Officer at Fort Hood, TX. He also served as a Civil Engineer in Monrovia, Liberia, in 2014 and as a Construction Project Manager at Fort Hood, TX, the same year. His most extensive role was as an Engineer Project Manager (Platoon Leader) from 2012 to 2014, with assignments in Fort Hood, TX, and Afghanistan.
Educational Background
Andrew Blair obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He studied there from 2007 to 2012, solidifying his foundational knowledge in mechanical systems, materials science, and engineering design principles.
Early Career and Internships
Andrew Blair gained early career experience through internships at several organizations. In 2010, he interned as a Mechanical Engineering Intern with the US Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans, LA. He also interned with Corry Contract Inc and Corry Manufacturing Company in Pennsylvania in 2009 and 2008, respectively, where he contributed to mechanical engineering projects and gained practical industry insights.