Ian Saksa
About Ian Saksa
Ian Saksa is a Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in Polymer/Plastics Engineering and experience in aerospace and composite manufacturing.
Company
Ian Saksa is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN as a Test Engineer. He has been with the company since 2021, working in Kent, Washington, United States. BLUE ORIGIN is known for its advancements in space exploration and aerospace engineering.
Title and Roles
Ian Saksa currently holds the position of Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. His role involves developing manufacturing processes and test procedures that meet quality and reliability standards for aerospace programs. He has played a significant part in ensuring the reliability of various aerospace components.
Previous Experience
Ian Saksa has previously worked at Systima Technologies, Inc. as a Design Engineer from 2018 to 2020. During his time there, he led design and development projects for hypersonic missile components. He also worked at Excel Tutor Center as a Tutor from 2017 to 2018, at Plas-Tech ltd as a Composite Manufacturing Engineer in 2016, and at Western Washington University as a Teacher's Assistant in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Ian Saksa earned his Bachelor's Degree in Polymer/Plastics Engineering from Western Washington University, studying there from 2010 to 2015. His education included a senior research project on the effect of fiberglass repair parameters on crack propagation fracture toughness. He also served as a TA for Advanced Materials, Polymer Chemistry, Composites, and Injection Molding courses.
Industry Contributions and Projects
At Systima Technologies, Ian Saksa led the design and development of components for a hypersonic missile program. He transitioned Plas-Tech's processes to resin infusion via VARTM and led teams in designing and preparing molds. He performed on-site composite repair consulting and engaged in inventory analysis and project timeline estimation at Plas-Tech.