Douglas Ades
About Douglas Ades
Douglas Ades is the Principal Propulsion Design Engineer at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in propulsion engineering and significant contributions to the BE-4 Engine and New Glenn Second Stage Gas Generating System.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Douglas Ades currently holds the position of Principle Propulsion Design Engineer at Blue Origin. In this role, he has made significant contributions to various propulsion systems, including the system layout and configuration of the BE-4 Engine. His expertise plays a crucial part in Blue Origin's propulsion design and development efforts.
Previous Roles at Blue Origin
Before his current role, Douglas Ades served as a Propulsion Design Engineer at Blue Origin from 2006 to 2018. During his tenure, he was responsible for a variety of critical projects. Notably, he designed the primary structure for the Gas Generator Module on the New Glenn Second Stage Gas Generating System and oversaw the system layout and fluids routing for this system.
Experience at Aerojet Rocketdyne
Douglas Ades worked as a Propulsion Engineer at Aerojet Rocketdyne from 1999 to 2006. Throughout these seven years, he gained extensive experience in propulsion systems, which paved the way for his future roles at Blue Origin. His time at Aerojet Rocketdyne helped him build a strong foundation in propulsion engineering.
Educational Background
Douglas Ades holds both a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Northridge. His education provided him with a robust understanding of mechanical engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in propulsion design and engineering.
Key Responsibilities and Projects
In his various roles, Douglas Ades has been responsible for several key projects. At Blue Origin, he served as the Responsible Engineer for gas storage Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs) and played a pivotal role in the system layout and configuration of the BE-4 Engine. He has also overseen the system layout and fluids routing for the New Glenn Second Stage Gas Generating System.