Curtis Sharpsteen
About Curtis Sharpsteen
Curtis Sharpsteen is a GSE Engineer at Blue Origin with a background in mechanical and structural engineering, and experience in CNC manufacturing, 3D modeling, and rapid prototyping.
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Curtis Sharpsteen is a GSE Engineer currently working at BLUE ORIGIN in Merritt Island, Florida. His role involves ground support equipment engineering, focusing on various aspects of aerospace technology.
Professional Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Since 2019, Curtis Sharpsteen has been employed at BLUE ORIGIN as a GSE Engineer. Located in Merritt Island, Florida, Curtis contributes to the company's mission by focusing on ground support equipment engineering, leveraging his extensive background in mechanical and structural engineering.
Previous Roles and Experience
Curtis Sharpsteen has accumulated diverse experience across multiple prominent companies. He was a Structural Engineer at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida, for 3 months in 2019 and a Mechanical Engineer at the same company from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as a Mechanical Engineer at Lockheed Martin from 2016 to 2018 in Cape Canaveral, FL. His earlier roles include being an Intern at Hirsh Precision Products, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, and working as a Custodial Host at Walt Disney World from 2010 to 2013 in Kissimmee, Florida.
Education and Expertise
Curtis Sharpsteen has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Denver. His educational background, spanning from 2008 to 2015, laid a solid foundation for his career in aerospace engineering. Curtis has demonstrated expertise in CNC manufacturing, 3D modeling, and rapid prototyping, essential skills for creating precise and functional aerospace components.
Additional Work Experience
Early in his career, Curtis Sharpsteen gained significant experience working as an Assistant Manager at Cleen Sweep of Florida Inc, from 2000 to 2008 in Miami, Florida. Additionally, he briefly worked at Walt Disney World as Sassagoula Captain for 4 months in 2016. These roles added to his diverse skill set and experience in various domains.