Joel Chambers
About Joel Chambers
Joel Chambers is a Structural Engineer III at Blue Origin with a background in aerospace engineering and extensive experience in various engineering roles.
Structural Engineer III at Blue Origin
Joel Chambers has been employed at Blue Origin as a Structural Engineer III since 2017. He has been based in Kent, Washington, United States. In this role, Joel contributes to the engineering facets of Blue Origin’s space exploration initiatives. His involvement likely includes designing and analyzing structural components and systems primarily for spacecraft and launch vehicles, ensuring their reliability and safety.
Technical Project Manager at Composite Technology Development
Joel Chambers held the position of Technical Project Manager at Composite Technology Development from 2016 to 2017, for a period of 7 months. During his tenure in Lafayette, Colorado, United States, Joel managed technical projects which involved working with composite materials and development processes. His responsibilities included coordinating project activities, managing timelines, and ensuring quality standards were met.
Professional Experience at Firefly Space Systems
Joel Chambers worked at Firefly Space Systems in different capacities. Initially, he was a Design Engineer from 2015 to 2016 for a span of 6 months. Subsequently, he took on the role of Structures Programs Lead and Design Engineer from 2016 for another 6 months. Based in Cedar Park, Texas, his tasks involved designing structural components and leading programs focused on developing efficient and reliable space vehicles.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
Joel Chambers attended the University of Texas: Cockrell School of Engineering where he studied Aerospace Engineering. He achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2009 to 2014. The coursework and projects undertaken during these years would have equipped him with foundational knowledge and skills pertinent to the aerospace industry.
Roles at Longhorn Rocketry Association and Aircraft Senior Design Project
Joel Chambers served as President of the Longhorn Rocketry Association from 2014 to 2015 for 9 months. During the same period, he also held the position of Concept of Operations Lead for the Aircraft Senior Design Project. Both roles would have involved leadership, project management, and technical engineering responsibilities, contributing significantly to his expertise in the field.