Deb Huleatt
About Deb Huleatt
Deb Huleatt is the Sr. Director of Blue Engines Systems at BLUE ORIGIN, with over 20 years of experience in leading systems engineering teams in the aerospace industry.
Company
Deb Huleatt is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN, headquartered in Kent, Washington. As the Sr. Director of Blue Engines Systems, Deb is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of propulsion systems for the company's aerospace initiatives. BLUE ORIGIN focuses on developing technologies that enable private human spaceflight and increase access to space.
Title
Deb Huleatt holds the position of Sr. Director, Blue Engines Systems at BLUE ORIGIN. In this role, Deb leads the engineering and systems teams that work on the design, integration, and testing of engine systems crucial for BLUE ORIGIN's mission to transform access to space.
Professional Background
Deb Huleatt has a rich professional background in the aerospace industry, having worked at BLUE ORIGIN and United Launch Alliance (ULA). Key roles include Sr. Director at BLUE ORIGIN, New Glenn Chief Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN from 2016 to 2020, and various leadership roles at ULA. Positions at ULA included Systems Engineering, Integration, Test & Certification Manager and Strategic Architecture Team member, among others. Deb’s career began at Lockheed Martin Astronautics / Defense Systems as Structural/Mechanical/Environments Lead.
Education and Expertise
Deb Huleatt studied Applied Mathematics at the University of Colorado Boulder, where a Bachelor of Science was achieved. With over 20 years of experience, Deb specializes in leading systems engineering teams, with a reputation for being a program/project 'fixer.' Known for applying intellect, structure, and focus to chaotic environments, Deb excels at guiding teams to create robust, long-term solutions for complex aerospace projects.
Achievements
Deb Huleatt is recognized for the ability to transform loose concepts into actionable solutions and bring structure to dynamic projects. Described as tenacious and detail-oriented, Deb leads teams to high engagement and performance levels, excelling in initiatives that require orchestration of complex systems engineering projects. Known for a problem-solving approach that emphasizes long-term fixes, Deb has made significant contributions to aerospace engineering at BLUE ORIGIN and ULA.