Jacob Johnson
About Jacob Johnson
Jacob Johnson is the Director of Program/Project Management and Element Manager at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and project management from previous roles at Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Vantage Systems Inc, and General Dynamics Land Systems.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Jacob Johnson is the Director of Program/Project Management, serving as an Element Manager at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2022. In his current capacity, Jacob oversees the coordination and execution of critical projects aimed at advancing BLUE ORIGIN's mission in space exploration.
Professional Experience at Boeing
Jacob Johnson has an extensive background in aerospace engineering, particularly at Boeing. He worked as Associate Chief Engineer from 2020 to 2022. Before that, he specialized in program management roles such as Program Management Specialist for the International Space Station from 2018 to 2020 and as Multi-Skill Project Engineer from 2015 to 2018. These positions allowed him to develop significant expertise in managing complex engineering projects and contributing to aerospace advancements.
Role at Lockheed Martin
From 2008 to 2012, Jacob Johnson was employed at Lockheed Martin as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Here, he was involved in leading mechanical design projects, playing a crucial role in delivering advanced engineering solutions and enhancing the company's technological capabilities.
Mechanical Engineering Career
Jacob Johnson's career in mechanical engineering includes positions at several prominent companies. He worked at Vantage Systems Inc as a Mechanical Systems Engineer from 2007 to 2008 and at General Dynamics Land Systems as a Senior Mechanical Engineer from 2005 to 2007. These roles provided him with a diversified skill set in mechanical system design and engineering.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Jacob Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Colorado School of Mines, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His formal education laid the foundation for his advanced technical skills and knowledge in mechanical engineering.