Elizabeth Engeldrum
About Elizabeth Engeldrum
Elizabeth Engeldrum is an Advanced Development Programs Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in aerospace engineering, having worked at Lockheed Martin, SAIC, and Boeing. She holds a PhD from Colorado School of Mines and has been involved in various engineering projects and professional societies.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Elizabeth Engeldrum has been working as an Advanced Development Programs Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN since 2021. Her role involves advanced systems engineering for space development programs, contributing to the company's mission in aerospace innovation and exploration.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin
From 2019 to 2021, Elizabeth Engeldrum worked as a Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Colorado. During her time there, she acted as the lead systems engineer for the utility transfer mechanism in the Human Landing System, a critical role in advancing the company's space capabilities.
Career at Boeing
Elizabeth Engeldrum has held multiple positions at Boeing. Her roles included working as a Propulsion Engineer in Seal Beach, CA, and Spacecraft/Payload Operations Command and Control in Springfield, VA. Additionally, she participated in Boeing's Space and Intelligence Systems (S&IS) Rotation Program, gaining broad experience in satellite propulsion, mission operations, and experimental systems.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Engeldrum has an extensive educational background. She is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the Colorado School of Mines, where she also achieved a Graduate Certificate. She completed Graduate Coursework at both the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Southern California, and earned a Graduate Certificate from the University of California, Los Angeles. She holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Industry Involvement and Passion for STEM
Elizabeth Engeldrum is actively involved in advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). She coordinates events for students and organizes networking and professional development events for young professionals. She is a member of professional societies including the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and was inducted into honor societies Sigma Gamma Tau and Omicron Delta Kappa during her college years.