Benjamin Weisel
About Benjamin Weisel
Benjamin Weisel is a Senior Technical Project Manager at Blue Origin with extensive experience in engine testing and project management in the aerospace industry.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Benjamin Weisel is currently serving as a Senior Technical Project Manager at Blue Origin. He has been in this role since 2020, operating from Merritt Island, FL. In this capacity, Weisel leads technical projects, applying his extensive experience in the aerospace industry to manage complex engineering tasks and facilitate successful project outcomes.
Previous Roles at Blue Origin
Before becoming a Senior Technical Project Manager, Benjamin Weisel held several other positions at Blue Origin. From 2017 to 2020, he worked as a Launch Engineer / Construction Project Manager in Merritt Island, FL. In 2017, he briefly served as a Test Engineer in Van Horn, TX, for 9 months. These roles involved overseeing the construction and testing phases of various aerospace projects, leveraging his expertise in rocket and engine testing.
Experience with Syncom Space Services and Lockheed Martin
Benjamin Weisel was Project Manager at Syncom Space Services (S3), based in Stennis Space Center, MS, from 2016 to 2017. Before that, he worked as a Test Operations Engineer at Lockheed Martin from 2012 to 2016, also in Stennis Space Center, MS. In these roles, Weisel was responsible for leading testing operations and managing key projects, enhancing his skills in aerospace engineering and project management.
Career Beginnings and Aerospace Roles
Weisel’s career in the aerospace industry began with positions such as a Test Engineer at Aerospace Testing Alliance (Jacobs Technology) from 2003 to 2006 at the Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tennessee. He later worked as an Airframe & Powerplant Technician at Tullahoma Aviation and Sunbird Flight Services from 2001 to 2003. His early roles also include Manufacturing Engineer at Teledyne Continental Motors and various mechanic positions in the U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard.
Education and Qualifications
Benjamin Weisel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Louisiana State University, completed between 2015 and 2018. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Purdue University, graduating in 2000, and an Associate of Science (A.S.) from Montgomery College in 1997. Weisel's educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering and business management, supporting his extensive career in the aerospace sector.