Jim Foley
About Jim Foley
Jim Foley is a Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aerospace and mechanical engineering, having worked on various projects including CubeSat and LV4 rocket airframe analysis.
Title and Company
Jim Foley is currently working as a Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington, United States. He began his tenure there in 2021.
Work Experience at Portland State Aerospace Society
Jim Foley has held multiple roles at the Portland State Aerospace Society. From 2019 to 2021, he served as the CubeSat Helical Antenna Lead. In 2021, he briefly held the position of Isotank Testing Lead. Contributing to the CubeSat satellite project, he gained significant experience in satellite engineering.
Experience with NASA and NASA-Related Programs
In 2019, Jim Foley participated as a NASA Aerospace Scholar in Houston, TX. He was also the Team Lead for the LV4 Rocket Airframe Analysis project under the NASA Oregon Space Grant Consortium's Undergraduate Team Experience Award Program from 2020 to 2021.
Education Background
Jim Foley obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University, from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he studied Engineering at Portland Community College from 2018 to 2019.
Other Professional Roles
In addition to his engineering roles, Jim Foley has a diverse background. He worked as a Maintenance Technician at Everett House Healing Center Inc. from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he was a Carpenter at SQFT Studios from 2017 to 2018, and a Licensed Home Inspector at Nest Inspections from 2015 to 2017. He also spent seven years as a Maintenance Manager at Hotel San José in Austin, TX.