John Anderson
About John Anderson
John Anderson is the Acting Vice President of Engineering & Program Management at BLUE ORIGIN and a Lecturer at Johns Hopkins Systems Engineering for Professionals.
Title
John Anderson holds the title of Vice President of Engineering & Program Management (Acting) at BLUE ORIGIN. He also serves as Chief Engineer at the same organization.
Company
John is currently employed by BLUE ORIGIN, a prominent aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. The company is located in Kent, Washington, United States.
Education in Aerospace Engineering
John Anderson completed his Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Arizona. His education spanned from 1982 to 1987. This academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in the aerospace and defense industries.
Professional Background in Systems Engineering
John is also a lecturer at Johns Hopkins Systems Engineering for Professionals, a role he’s held since 2008. This remote position is based out of Laurel, Maryland, United States. His work involves sharing his in-depth knowledge of systems engineering with professionals and students alike.
Previous Experience at Raytheon and Motorola
John Anderson worked at Raytheon as the Systems Design & Performance Director for 20 years, from 2000 to 2020, in Tucson, AZ. Prior to that, he spent four years (1996-2000) working as a Systems Engineer at Motorola. These roles significantly contributed to his expertise in engineering and program management.