Chris Turner
About Chris Turner
Chris Turner is a Senior Propulsion Engineer at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in mechanical and systems engineering roles in the aerospace industry.
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Chris Turner is a Senior Propulsion Engineer currently working at Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL since 2023.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Chris Turner serves as a Senior Propulsion Engineer at Blue Origin, where he provides subject matter expertise for the BE-3U rocket engine project. His responsibilities include developing agile lifecycle processes for aerospace product development, leading design reviews to ensure optimal component designs, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for aerospace product development. He is also involved in risk management and the review and approval of acceptance and qualification test plans for aerospace components.
Previous Experience at MITRE
Before joining Blue Origin, Chris Turner worked as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at MITRE in Huntsville, Alabama, from 2022 to 2023. During his 8-month tenure, he was responsible for overseeing mechanical engineering projects and ensuring the successful implementation of design solutions.
Role at Jacobs Technology
Chris Turner had a long tenure at Jacobs Technology, serving in multiple roles over the years. He began as a Mechanical/Materials Engineer from 2003 to 2007. Later, he became the Component Design Team Lead for Ares I until 2011. He then progressed to an Engineer Specialist I in the ESSCA Group until 2018, and Team Lead for the Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) until 2022. During his time at Jacobs Tech, Chris played a crucial role in various aerospace engineering projects at the Marshall Space Flight Center, focusing on system engineering and team leadership.
Educational Background
Chris Turner holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, completed in 2004. He also attended S.R. Butler High School from 1985 to 1989.