Eric Lehto
About Eric Lehto
Eric Lehto is a Test and Integration Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in rocket engine technology and space launch hardware.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Eric Lehto currently serves as a Test and Integration Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2020, working in Florida, United States. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the successful integration and testing of various aerospace systems, a task that requires a high level of coordination and technical expertise.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman
Prior to joining BLUE ORIGIN, Eric Lehto worked as a Systems Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman from 2017 to 2020. Based in Palmdale, California, he was involved in comprehensive system testing, ensuring that all components met stringent specifications and reliability standards.
Mechanical Systems Engineering at United Launch Alliance
Eric Lehto spent a significant portion of his career, ten years from 2007 to 2017, at United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as a Mechanical Systems Engineer. During this time, he garnered extensive experience in launch operations and developed critical skills necessary for the integration and testing of rocket engines and related systems. His work significantly contributed to the successful launch activities at ULA.
Education
Eric Lehto attained his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Dakota. His educational background provided a strong foundation in engineering principles which he has applied throughout his extensive career in various high-profile aerospace organizations.
Experience with Rocket Engine Technology
Eric Lehto possesses significant experience with both solid fuel and liquid fuel rocket engine technologies. His knowledge extends to the handling and integration of complex space launch hardware, including ordnance systems. This expertise has been critical in his roles involving mechanical system integration and testing over the past twelve years.