Chris Kain
About Chris Kain
Chris Kain is an M&P Test Engineer at Blue Origin, specializing in dynamic testing within the Materials and Process group at the orbital launch site in Merritt Island, Florida.
Title and Current Role
Chris Kain is currently an M&P Test Engineer at Blue Origin, specializing in dynamic testing within the Materials and Process group. He has been with the company since December 2021. Chris operates out of Blue Origin’s orbital launch site located in Merritt Island, Florida, United States.
Previous Experience at Siemens
Before joining Blue Origin, Chris Kain worked as a Mechanical Test Engineer at Siemens from 2019 to 2021, based in the Orlando, Florida area. At Siemens, Chris gained extensive experience in mechanical testing, honing his skills in evaluating mechanical systems and components.
Service at CDI Professional Services
Chris Kain has also been associated with CDI Professional Services, Ltd. Holding two significant roles, he first served as a Project Engineer for Gas Turbine Technologies from 2013 to 2017, and later as a Heat Transfer Test Engineer from 2017 to 2021. Throughout these four years in Orlando, Florida, Chris focused on gas turbine technologies and heat transfer methodologies, developing a strong foundation in these specialized fields.
Educational Background
Chris Kain holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida, completed between 2014 and 2016. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, studying there from 2008 to 2013. His education has well-equipped him with theoretical knowledge and practical skills pertinent to his field.
Early Career and Internships
Chris Kain's career began with multiple internship roles at Siemens Energy. In 2010, he was an Engineering Intern for two months, followed by a Project Management Intern in 2011 for another two months. In 2012, he served as a Field Service Intern for three months. Additionally, in 2013, he worked as a Thermo Fluids/Heat Transfer Teaching Assistant at the University of Florida for three months, providing him with early hands-on experience in mechanical engineering and project management.