Doug Kohl
About Doug Kohl
Doug Kohl is the Lead Assembly Integration & Test for Reusable Space Transportation Systems at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in space systems and launch operations.
Title
Lead Assembly Integration & Test - Reusable Space Transportation Systems
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Doug Kohl is currently working at BLUE ORIGIN as the Lead Assembly Integration & Test for Reusable Space Transportation Systems. Additionally, he serves as the Artemis Lunar Base Camp & SLD LinkedIn Community Curator.
Previous Roles at BLUE ORIGIN
Prior to his current role, Doug held several positions at BLUE ORIGIN. From 2021 to 2022, he served as a Test Team Leader for the Lunar & Space Development Programs, and in another stint from 2021 to 2022, he worked as a Senior Systems Engineer in Space Vehicle Integration with the Blue Engines segment.
Experience at Sierra Nevada Space Systems
Doug Kohl has also worked as a Senior Project Manager in Space/Lunar Systems at Sierra Nevada Space Systems from 2020 to 2021. Here, he was responsible for managing space and lunar system projects, further solidifying his expertise in the space industry.
Work History with Leidos
Doug's tenure at Leidos spanned several roles including Business Development Lead from 2018 to 2020 and Range Operations Manager from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Space Systems-Operations Subject Matter Expert from 2017 to 2020. These roles primarily took place in locations such as the Huntsville, Alabama Area and Kaua'i.
Background in Leadership and Operations
Doug Kohl's background is punctuated by extensive leadership experience, starting from his early work at Lockheed Martin Corp. as a Space Shuttle Test Conductor from 1988 to 1996, where he played a key role in the activation and refurbishment of Launch Pad 39A. He also has been involved in preparing Space Launch Complex 6 for Shuttle launches with the Air Force Space Shuttle program.
Education and Expertise
Doug Kohl studied Aeronautics-Operations at San Jose State University from 1979 to 1983. He completed leadership programs at the Lockheed Leadership Institute and the SARTA Leadership Institute. These educational pursuits contributed to his expertise in both aero and business disciplines.