Derek Johnson
About Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson is a Tooling Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and automation systems for the aerospace sector.
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Derek Johnson is currently a Tooling Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He began his tenure at this company in 2018, and his role entails designing automation systems specifically for the aerospace sector.
Previous Employment at Electroimpact
Prior to his current role, Derek Johnson worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Electroimpact from 2010 to 2018. During his 8-year tenure in the Greater Seattle Area, he specialized in designing mechanical systems, contributing to various engineering projects.
Employment at Las Cumbres Observatory
From 2007 to 2010, Derek held the position of Mechanical/Instrumentation Engineer at Las Cumbres Observatory in the Santa Barbara, California Area. His role involved working on instrumentation for astronomical observations, utilizing his expertise in optomechanics.
Experience as Intern at ViaSat
Derek Johnson started his professional career as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at ViaSat, working from 2003 to 2006. Located in Carlsbad, CA, he gained valuable experience in the field of mechanical engineering over a span of 3 years.
Education and Expertise
Derek Johnson completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, studying from 2002 to 2007. He is proficient in engineering design and modeling tools such as CATIA and Solidworks, and he possesses significant expertise in Finite Element Analysis for assessing structural integrity. His knowledge extends to optomechanics, focusing on the design and analysis of optical systems.