Derek Stritzinger
About Derek Stritzinger
Derek Stritzinger is an Aerospace Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in mechanical engineering and finance, and previous experience at NASA and various engineering roles.
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Derek Stritzinger is currently an Aerospace Systems Engineer for Advanced Development Programs at BLUE ORIGIN. He has held this position since 2022 in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
In his role as an Aerospace Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, Derek Stritzinger focuses on Advanced Development Programs. He has been with the company since 2022, working out of Seattle, Washington. His responsibilities include system-level engineering tasks, which likely involve designing, analyzing, and integrating aerospace components and systems.
Previous Experience at NASA
Derek Stritzinger worked at NASA in 2021 for 11 months in Houston, Texas. During his tenure, he served in Test and Design - Battery Engineering. His role involved testing and designing battery systems, crucial for spacecraft and satellite operations.
Educational Background
Derek Stritzinger achieved a Master of Science in Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, from the University of Washington between 2020 and 2021. Prior to this, he completed undergraduate mechanical engineering courses at North Seattle College from 2018 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Delaware, obtained between 2010 and 2014.
Experience at University of Washington
While at the University of Washington, Derek Stritzinger was involved in multiple projects. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Supercritical Fluids Lab between 2020 and 2021. He also contributed to the UW Aeronautics & Astronautics CubeSat Team's Satellite for Optimal Control & Imaging (SOC-i) project, serving as a Systems Engineer for one year and as Communications System Team Lead for three months.