Jay Graham
About Jay Graham
Jay Graham is a Propulsion Design Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in propulsion systems and a background in aeronautical and astronautical engineering.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Jay Graham is currently serving as a Propulsion Design Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN since 2021. In this role, he is involved in designing and developing propulsion systems for the company's aerospace projects. BLUE ORIGIN is renowned for its efforts in private space travel and innovation in propulsion technology.
Experience at Aerojet Rocketdyne
Jay Graham worked at Aerojet Rocketdyne from 2017 to 2021. Initially, he served as a Development Engineer for the RS-25 Powerhead in Los Angeles, California, for three years. Later, he became the Lead for the RS-25 Main Combustion Chamber, a role he held for 10 months. During his tenure, he contributed to heritage Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) combustion device component production and project management.
Internship and Early Career at SpaceX
In 2015, Jay Graham interned at SpaceX as a Propulsion Intern in Raptor Development for seven months in Hawthorne, CA. He gained experience in developing next-generation heavy-lift liquid engines during his internship, contributing to the Raptor engine development, which is vital for SpaceX's Mars missions.
Academic Background and Research
Jay Graham holds a Master of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Indiana Institute of Technology, completed from 2010 to 2014. While at Purdue, he worked as a Research Assistant in Maurice J. Zucrow Labs, focusing on combustion experiments at an academic research level.
Early Professional Experience
Jay Graham gained diverse early professional experience through various internships and roles. He worked as a Seasonal Engineering Intern at the City of Kokomo from 2012 to 2013 in Kokomo, Indiana. Additionally, he served as a Resident Assistant at Indiana Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2014 in Fort Wayne, IN, demonstrating his ability to manage responsibilities in academic environments.