Daniel Tikhomirov
About Daniel Tikhomirov
Daniel Tikhomirov is a Propulsion Engineer II, Valves & Mechanisms at Blue Origin with a diverse background in aerospace engineering, including roles at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Daniel Tikhomirov serves as a Propulsion Engineer II, Valves & Mechanisms at Blue Origin. Since 2022, he has been working in Kent, Washington, where he is currently involved in propulsion engineering tasks with a focus on valves and mechanisms.
Previous Roles at Blue Origin
Before his current role, Daniel held two positions at Blue Origin. From 2021 to 2022, he was a Propulsion Engineer, Valves & Mechanisms for ten months. Prior to that, he served as a Manufacturing Engineer for the New Glenn Upper Stage from 2020 to 2021, contributing to one of Blue Origin's significant launch vehicle projects.
Experience at UCI Rocket Project
Daniel has amassed valuable experience at the UCI Rocket Project. He worked as a Lead Propulsion Engineer from 2019 to 2020 and as a Lead Avionics Engineer in the same period. Additionally, he contributed to the project as a Propulsion Engineer in 2019, developing a rounded expertise in propulsion and avionics engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Daniel is pursuing a Master's degree in Astronautical Engineering at the University of Southern California from 2021 to 2024. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from UC Irvine, graduating in 2020. Additionally, he holds two Associate of Science degrees in Physics and Mathematics from College of the Canyons, completed in 2018.
Internships and Early Career
Daniel gained hands-on experience through internships and research roles early in his career. He interned as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Aerojet Rocketdyne in 2019 and served as a Research Technician at Caltech in 2018. His time at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory included roles like Mechanical Engineering APX, Research Affiliate, and SIRI Systems Engineering Intern between 2017 and 2018.