David Shay
About David Shay
David Shay is an Aerospace Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in various engineering roles.
Title at BLUE ORIGIN
David Shay currently holds the position of Aerospace Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington, United States. He has been with the company since 2021. In his role, he focuses on various aerospace technologies, contributing to the company’s goal of enabling private human access to space. His work involves hardware integration and test fixture design and construction.
Previous Work Experience
David Shay has a diverse engineering background with experience in multiple companies and roles. Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Directed Machines in Seattle, Washington, from 2020 to 2021 for 8 months. He also served as Excavation Lead for the HADES Lunabotics Competition Team from 2019 to 2020 in Golden, Colorado. Additionally, he was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Colorado School of Mines from 2018 to 2019 and the Power Systems Lead at POSEIDON from 2017 to 2018. His early career included internships at Doughty Design, LLC and the Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium, and a role as a Student Technician at Seattle Central College.
Education and Academic Background
David studied at the Colorado School of Mines from 2017 to 2020, where he achieved his degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Space Resources. Prior to that, he attended Seattle Central Community College from 2015 to 2017, earning an Associate of Science (AS) in Engineering. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his expertise in both mechanical and aerospace engineering disciplines.
Expertise in Aerospace Engineering
David Shay possesses a specialized skill set in aerospace engineering, including hardware integration, test fixture design, high-powered propulsion systems, and avionics systems. He has specific experience with in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) technologies, which are crucial for long-term space missions. His expertise extends to solar power systems, further enhancing his qualifications in aerospace and mechanical engineering.