Charlie Wells
About Charlie Wells
Charlie Wells is the Turbomachinery Structures Principal Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in structural analysis and testing methods.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Charlie Wells holds the position of Turbomachinery Structures Principal Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. Since 2023, he has been based in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. In this role, he focuses on the structural integrity and reliability of fuel and oxidizer turbopumps. His responsibilities include applying the latest structural analysis and testing methods to ensure adequate margins against potential failures due to fatigue, creep, burst, and buckling.
Previous Position at GE Power
Prior to his current role, Charlie Wells worked at GE Power, where he served as a Technical Leader from 2020 to 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina. Before that, he was a Senior Engineer at GE Power from 2014 to 2020. His work during these years contributed to advancements in turbomachinery, focusing on ensuring structures could withstand various operational stresses.
Role at Pratt & Whitney
From 2010 to 2014, Charlie Wells was the Deputy Structures Group Manager in Hot Section Engineering - South at Pratt & Whitney, West Palm Beach, Florida. During this period, he led teams in the structural analysis and development of highly stressed components in jet engines, contributing to the safety and performance of aeronautical engineering projects.
Experience at Florida Turbine Technologies
Between 2005 and 2010, Charlie Wells worked as a Structures Engineer, E-4, at Florida Turbine Technologies in Jupiter, Florida. His efforts were pivotal in improving the structural resilience and performance of various turbomachinery components, ensuring their reliability under demanding operational conditions.
Educational Background
Charlie Wells attained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. His academic training laid the foundation for his specialized expertise in structural engineering for turbomachinery.