Henry Rook
About Henry Rook
Henry Rook is a Test Engineer at Blue Origin, specializing in testing rocket engine components. He has a background in physics and astronomical engineering, with previous experience at USC Liquid Propulsion Laboratory and Carleton College.
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Henry Rook is a Test Engineer currently working at Blue Origin, specializing in rocket engine component testing.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Since January 2020, Henry Rook has been working at Blue Origin as a Test Engineer. He specializes in testing rocket engine components, contributing to the development of space technology aimed at benefiting humanity.
Previous Experience at USC Liquid Propulsion Laboratory
Henry Rook worked at USC Liquid Propulsion Laboratory (LPL) in various roles including Lead Engineer and Engineer. His tenure at LPL included a brief stint as Lead Engineer from 2018 to 2019 and a longer period as an Engineer from 2018 to 2020. Throughout these roles, he contributed to liquid propulsion system development in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Academic and Teaching Roles at Carleton College
From 2014 to 2020, Henry Rook held multiple roles at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. He served as a Problem Solving Facilitator/Grader for four years and worked on the Arboretum Maintenance Crew for two years. Additionally, he took on a role as a Dining Services Assistant with the Bon Appétit Management Company for nine months.
Educational Background
Henry Rook holds a Master of Science in Astronomical Engineering from the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, completed between 2018 and 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Astronomy from Carleton College, where he studied from 2014 to 2018.