Dylan Simonds
About Dylan Simonds
Dylan Simonds is a Sr. Engineer in Configuration Development at Blue Origin with extensive experience in aerospace assembly and spacecraft projects.
Current Title and Role at Blue Origin
Dylan Simonds currently serves as Sr. Engineer in Configuration Development at Blue Origin. He has been in this role since 2021. His work at Blue Origin involves extensive hands-on installation experience in aerospace assembly equipment and spacecraft projects. He applies his broad technical skills and expertise in technologies such as CATIA V5, Delmia Sim, Solidworks, ANSYS Structural, Keytech, and Spacial Analyzer in various engineering capacities.
Previous Experience at Blue Origin
Before his current role, Dylan Simonds worked as Engineer III - Configuration Development at Blue Origin from 2018 to 2021. During his 3-year tenure in this position, he was based in Kent, Washington. His responsibilities included working on high-profile aerospace engineering projects, contributing significantly to the company's development efforts in spacecraft configuration.
Aerospace Project Engineer at Electroimpact
From 2005 to 2018, Dylan Simonds was an Aerospace Project Engineer at Electroimpact, where he worked for 13 years. In this role, he gathered hands-on experience in manufacturing and supplier management within the aerospace industry. His position allowed him to apply his broad technical skill set and strong management, planning, teamwork, and communication skills, contributing to both domestic and international aerospace engineering projects.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Dylan Simonds studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 1995 to 1999. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in various technical areas and his subsequent successful career in aerospace engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Dylan Simonds possesses a diverse technical skill set that includes proficiency in CATIA V5 tooling and equipment design, Delmia Sim, Solidworks, ANSYS Structural, Keytech, and Spacial Analyzer. His extensive hands-on experience and technical knowledge in these areas have been integral to his success in various aerospace assembly and spacecraft projects. Additionally, he has demonstrated strong management, planning, teamwork, and communication skills in his engineering roles.