Jeff Koch
About Jeff Koch
Jeff Koch is the Senior Manager of Mission and Flight Operations at Blue Origin. He has extensive experience in recovery operations and project management, with a background in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida.
Current Senior Manager at BLUE ORIGIN
Jeff Koch is currently serving as the Senior Manager of Mission and Flight Operations at BLUE ORIGIN. He began this role in 2022. As a Senior Manager, he oversees mission and flight operations, ensuring that all activities are carried out efficiently and safely.
Previous Roles at BLUE ORIGIN
Prior to his current role, Jeff Koch worked as a Senior Recovery Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN from 2021 to 2022. During this period, he was responsible for spearheading recovery operations for aerospace missions, focusing on enhancing recovery protocols and systems.
Experience at SpaceX
Jeff Koch has extensive experience at SpaceX, where he served as the Lead Recovery Operations Engineer from 2019 to 2021. He was a key figure in coordinating and executing recovery operations. Koch initially joined SpaceX as a Recovery Operations Engineer in 2016 and held this position for five years, contributing significantly to the recovery engineering team.
Engineering Roles at Mitsubishi Hitachi and Siemens
Before joining the aerospace industry, Jeff Koch spent time at Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc. and Siemens. He worked as a Project Manager/Field Engineer at Mitsubishi Hitachi from 2015 to 2016. Similarly, he held the role of Project Manager/Field Engineer at Siemens from 2011 to 2015. Both positions were based in the Orlando, Florida area.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
Jeff Koch earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. This academic background laid the foundation for his career in engineering and project management.