Evan Johnson
About Evan Johnson
Evan Johnson is a Technical Project Manager III at Blue Origin, specializing in the development of BE-7 Combustion Devices and Vacuum Nozzle. He holds multiple certifications, including Certified LabVIEW Architect and Certified SolidWorks Expert.
Technical Project Manager III at Blue Origin
Evan Johnson currently serves as a Technical Project Manager III at Blue Origin, a leading aerospace manufacturer. He has been in this role since 2022 and is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. His primary responsibilities include managing technical projects, particularly the development of BE-7 Combustion Devices and the Vacuum Nozzle, key components in Blue Origin's space exploration missions.
Previous Roles at Blue Origin
Prior to his current position, Evan held a series of engineering roles at Blue Origin. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as an Avionics Engineer II in Seattle, contributing to the Flight Sciences Avionics team for two years. Then, in 2022, he briefly transitioned to an Avionics Engineer III role for 8 months, before being promoted to his current managerial position.
Experience at Data Science Automation
Before joining Blue Origin, Evan worked at Data Science Automation, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His tenure at the company spanned from 2017 to 2020. He started as an Automation Systems Engineer and was later promoted to Senior Automation Systems Engineer. His responsibilities included consulting and engineering automation systems, which contributed to the company's technological advancements.
Academic Background and Certifications
Evan Johnson earned his Master of Science in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University between 2020 and 2022. Previously, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Chemistry, from the University of Pittsburgh in 2017, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University in 2016. He holds multiple certifications, including Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA), LabVIEW Embedded Systems Developer (CLED), Advanced Machine Vision Professional (CVP-A), Certified SolidWorks Expert, and National Instruments TestStand Developer (CTD). He is also a Certified Engineer in Training (EIT) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Early Career and Internships
Evan's early career includes significant internships and assistant roles that laid the foundation for his technical expertise. He interned at GE Transportation as a Global Engine Labs Test Engineer and a Tier 3 High Pressure Fuel Systems Intern. Additionally, at Gannon University, he held positions as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant, gaining hands-on experience in research and academia.