Eric Berger
About Eric Berger
Eric Berger is a Production Engineer III at Blue Origin, focusing on the New Shepard Propulsion Module. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has worked in various engineering roles since 2004.
Company
Eric Berger currently works at Blue Origin, based in Kent, Washington. He has been with the company since 2019, progressing from Production Engineer II to his current role as Production Engineer III. Blue Origin is known for its work in advancing space technology, including the New Shepard propulsion module.
Title
Eric Berger holds the title of Production Engineer III at Blue Origin. He is involved in sustaining production and liaison engineering for the New Shepard Propulsion Module, focusing on actuated systems.
Education and Expertise
Eric Berger studied Mechanical Engineering and achieved a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University-Sacramento, completing his studies in 2016. Previously, he attained an AA in Liberal Arts and Communication Studies from West Valley College, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. His technical expertise is in design, analysis, assembly, testing, and maintenance of propulsion modules.
Professional Background
Eric Berger has a diverse professional background. Before joining Blue Origin in 2019, he worked at Applied Materials from 2017 to 2019, where he served as New Product Manufacturing Engineer II and Production Engineer I. He also interned at Aerojet Rocketdyne in 2016 as an Engineering Design Intern. Earlier roles included Quality Assurance Test Technician at Hewlett-Packard from 2009 to 2014, and Direct Sales at REI from 2004 to 2010.
Projects and Responsibilities
At Blue Origin, Eric Berger works on the New Shepard Propulsion Module. His responsibilities include design, analysis, assembly, testing, and maintenance. He focuses on actuated systems and serves as a liaison engineer for sustaining production. His role ensures that the propulsion systems operate reliably and meet performance standards.