Andrew Colletti
About Andrew Colletti
Andrew Colletti is a Rocket Engine Turbomachinery Manufacturing Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in engineering roles at Proterra Inc and GE Power. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Clarkson University.
Currently Working at BLUE ORIGIN
Andrew Colletti has been working as a Rocket Engine Turbomachinery Manufacturing Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN since 2020. Based in Kent, Washington, Andrew is involved in the manufacturing processes and quality assurance of rocket engine components. This role leverages his expertise in finite element analysis and computer-aided design to ensure the structural integrity and functionality of the turbomachinery parts critical to Blue Origin's aerospace missions.
Previous Role at Proterra Inc
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Andrew Colletti worked at Proterra Inc as a Staff Body Engineer from 2017 to 2020. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, his role at Proterra involved working on the structural design and development of electric bus components. Andrew's time at Proterra allowed him to hone his project management skills, overseeing complex engineering projects to their successful completion.
Career at GE Power
Andrew Colletti has extensive experience with GE Power, where he served in multiple engineering roles. From 2014 to 2017, he worked as a Lead Rotor Repair Engineer in Greenville, South Carolina, focusing on the maintenance and repair of power generation equipment. Prior to that, he was a Mechanical Engineer from 2011 to 2014, and an Edison Engineer from 2009 to 2011, roles in which he gained a solid grounding in mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
Educational Background
Andrew Colletti holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from Clarkson University, which he completed in 2009. He further advanced his technical expertise by obtaining a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completed in 1970. This advanced education underpins his deep understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Andrew Colletti possesses significant expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) and computer-aided design (CAD), which are essential for evaluating the structural integrity and designing complex components of turbomachinery and rocket engines. His skills in these areas are critical in his current role at BLUE ORIGIN, where precision and reliability in engineering are paramount.