Jaryd Tehini
About Jaryd Tehini
Jaryd Tehini is an Aerospace Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in aerospace and mechanical engineering, having worked on significant projects like the New Shepard and New Glenn vehicles.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Jaryd Tehini currently works at Blue Origin as an Aerospace Engineer. Since 2016, he has been deeply involved in various high-profile projects, including developing, managing, and executing integrated tests on the New Shepard vehicle. He has led a year-long qualification test campaign for the New Shepard Separation System and contributed significantly to the development of testing practices and strategies for the New Glenn project.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Blue Origin, Jaryd Tehini held multiple engineering roles. He worked at BOSH Precision Agriculture as a Systems Engineer in Newport News, Virginia. Prior to that, he served as an Unmanned Systems Engineer and Operator I at BOSH Global Services. His career also includes experience as a Flight Test Engineer Intern at the Institute for Transportation Research and Education at NC State University and a Software Developer Intern at Acuitec. Earlier experiences include roles as an Auto Mechanic at Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers and as a Resident Advisor at North Carolina State University.
Educational Background in Engineering
Jaryd Tehini earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, graduating in 2012. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his role in the aerospace industry, particularly in test engineering and systems engineering.
Achievements in Aerospace Projects
At Blue Origin, Jaryd Tehini has achieved several key milestones. He played a pivotal role in integrating emerging mechanism technology as a block-upgrade to the New Shepard. Additionally, he defined sub-system and system-level test requirements for the New Glenn project, created specifications for large-scale test infrastructure, and drafted software specifications for ground testing. His work also involved in-depth reviews of the New Glenn Test Program, developing CONOPs, and executing component-level acceptance and qualification testing of avionics hardware.
Engineering Internships
During his time at North Carolina State University, Jaryd Tehini completed multiple internships. He served as a Flight Test Engineer Intern at the Institute for Transportation Research and Education and a Software Developer Intern at Acuitec. These internships provided him with practical experience and set the stage for his subsequent professional roles in the aerospace sector.