Anton Wolak
About Anton Wolak
Anton Wolak is a Propulsion Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in mechanical engineering and experience in aerospace and manufacturing industries.
Company
Anton Wolak is currently working at Blue Origin as a Propulsion Engineer II. He has been with the company since 2020, where he contributes to aerospace development efforts focused on propulsion systems.
Title
Anton holds the position of Propulsion Engineer II at Blue Origin. In this role, he is involved in designing and implementing various test fixtures, particularly for the valves team.
Education and Expertise
Anton Wolak studied Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and earned his Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.). His academic background is complemented by his expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and computer-aided design (CAD). He is also experienced in applying manufacturing principles, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics to engineering projects.
Professional Background
Before joining Blue Origin, Anton worked at Aerojet Rocketdyne as a Mechanical Design Engineer from 2017 to 2020 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He also interned at SpaceX in 2016 as a Launch Operations Intern and at nLIGHT in 2015 as a Process Engineering Intern. His roles involved diverse responsibilities from design to operations in different companies focused on aerospace and engineering.
Key Projects and Responsibilities
Anton has led the development of the BE-4 Main Oxidizer Valve, ensuring its successful transition into production. Currently, he is also responsible for ongoing improvement efforts. Additionally, he designs and implements vibrational and acceptance test fixtures for the valves team as part of his role at Blue Origin.