Fred Ouellette
About Fred Ouellette
Fred Ouellette is the Director of the Human Landing System at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in NASA's human spaceflight programs and project management.
Company
Fred Ouellette currently works at BLUE ORIGIN as the Director of the Human Landing System (HLS). He started this role in 2019 and is based in Kent, Washington. BLUE ORIGIN is known for its development and innovation in space exploration technologies.
Title
Fred Ouellette holds the title of Director, Human Landing System at BLUE ORIGIN. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of systems designed for human spaceflight landing.
Education and Expertise
Fred Ouellette earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Houston-Clear Lake between 1989 and 1994. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, achieved between 1985 and 1987. His expertise includes navigating NASA procurement and certification processes, project management, and implementing complex procurement strategies.
Professional Background
Fred Ouellette's extensive career includes significant roles at BLUE ORIGIN, Special Aerospace Services, and NASA. At BLUE ORIGIN, he is the Director of Human Landing System since 2019. Previously, he served as Program Manager, Human Spaceflight and Energy Services at Special Aerospace Services from 2013 to 2019. His roles at NASA spanned various positions from 1997 to 2013, including Deputy Manager, Production Operations, Multi Purpose Crew Vehicle Program, and Assistant Manager, Crew Exploration Vehicle Project Office.
Experience in NASA Programs
During his tenure at NASA, Fred Ouellette held multiple key roles. He served as Deputy Manager, Production Operations for the Multi Purpose Crew Vehicle Program and as Management Team Lead for the Commercial Crew Program. His experience includes leading implementation and execution of project management tools and interacting with senior management at NASA and other government agencies.