Ben Marshall
About Ben Marshall
Ben Marshall is a Senior Thermal Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in the thermal analysis, design, and testing of spacecraft.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Ben Marshall is currently serving as a Senior Thermal Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He began this role in 2020, bringing his expertise in thermal analysis, design, and testing of spacecraft. In this position, he leverages his experience in conducting finite element analysis and thermal chamber testing. His work involves ensuring the efficiency and safety of both manned and unmanned spacecraft through rigorous thermal management strategies.
Prior Experience at Lockheed Martin
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Ben Marshall worked as a Staff Thermal Engineer at Lockheed Martin from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to various thermal engineering projects, focusing on the application of CAD and CAE packages for finite element analysis. His work involved detailed thermal analysis and testing, vital for the development of advanced aerospace technologies.
Previous Role at Jet Propulsion Laboratory
From 2013 to 2016, Ben Marshall was a Thermal Engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA. At JPL, he specialized in both in-vacuum and out-of-vacuum thermal chamber testing. His role emphasized the thermal analysis and testing necessary for ensuring the functionality and reliability of spacecraft in various environmental conditions.
Educational Background at UCLA
Ben Marshall has an extensive educational background in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Heat Transfer from UCLA in just one year (2012-2013). Before that, he completed his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at UCLA from 2007 to 2011. His academic journey provided him with a strong foundation in thermal analysis and the use of tools such as Matlab and VBA for engineering applications.
Experience in Thermal Engineering and Testing
Throughout his career, Ben Marshall has specialized in the thermal analysis, design, and testing of spacecraft. His expertise includes utilizing finite element analysis with multiple CAD and CAE packages and conducting thermal chamber testing, both in-vacuum and out-of-vacuum environments. Additionally, he processes data with tools like Matlab and VBA to support thermal engineering applications, ensuring precise and reliable results in his projects.