Grant Atkinson
About Grant Atkinson
Grant Atkinson is a Fluid Systems Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in propulsion and fluid systems engineering in the aerospace industry.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Grant Atkinson currently holds the position of Fluid Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, located in Kent, Washington. He began this role in 2019. In this position, he is notably responsible for the New Glenn GS2 Vent System, contributing to BLUE ORIGIN's mission of advancing space exploration.
Previous Experience at ABL Space Systems
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Grant Atkinson worked as a Propulsion Systems Engineer at ABL Space Systems for 6 months in El Segundo, California. His tenure at ABL Space Systems spanned from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on propulsion systems engineering.
Role at Virgin Orbit
Grant Atkinson has also been associated with Virgin Orbit as a Propulsion Design Engineer. He served at the company for 3 years, from 2015 to 2018, in Long Beach, California. During this time, he honed his expertise in propulsion design, contributing significantly to Virgin Orbit's aerospace projects.
Boeing Experience
Grant Atkinson's career includes two roles at Boeing. From 2013 to 2015, he worked as a Test & Evaluation Engineer in Tukwila, WA, for 2 years. Prior to this, he gained valuable industry experience as an Engineering Intern from 2011 to 2012 in Everett, Washington, for one year. These positions allowed him to develop a strong foundation in engineering evaluation and testing.
Educational Background
Grant Atkinson attended Texas A&M University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. He completed his degree over four years, from 2007 to 2011. His education provided a robust foundation for his career in the aerospace industry, equipping him with the necessary knowledge and skills.