Joseph Hollier
About Joseph Hollier
Joseph Hollier is a Software Development Engineer at Blue Origin with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in software development.
Current Roles at Blue Origin
Joseph Hollier has been contributing to Blue Origin since 2017. He serves as a Propulsion Engineer II in Kent, Washington. He also holds the position of Software Development Engineer starting from 2021. At Blue Origin, Hollier leverages his extensive skills to support the company's ambitious space exploration initiatives.
Previous Engineering Experience
Before joining Blue Origin, Joseph Hollier held a few crucial positions in the engineering sector. In 2017, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer II at Raytheon for a brief period of 3 months in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Prior to that, from 2015 to 2017, Hollier served as an Associate Mechanical Engineer at Textron Systems in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Moreover, he worked at Louisiana State University’s Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department as a Capstone Senior Design Lead from 2014 to 2015, focusing on structures and driveline design.
Early Career and Internships
Joseph Hollier's career started with significant internships and leadership roles during his university years. In 2014, he served as a Production Engineering Intern at BASF in Geismar, Louisiana, for 2 months. Between 2012 and 2015, he led the LSU FormulaSAE TigerRacing team as Team Captain and Technical Design Lead. His practical and leadership experiences at these positions provided a strong foundation for his professional engineering and software development skills.
Educational Background
Joseph Hollier earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, completing his studies between 2010 and 2015. His educational background includes significant hands-on project work, such as leading design initiatives in the Capstone Senior Design course and contributing to various engineering projects that have shaped his technical expertise.
Software Development and Technical Expertise
In addition to his engineering roles, Joseph Hollier has developed a strong portfolio in software development. His website, www.jbhdev.com, showcases his work, including creating software tools for professional and personal projects. Hollier specializes in developing automated pipelines for data processing and analysis, particularly for time slice data trending databases. He utilizes modern web technologies like Node.js, React, and Flask API to develop user-friendly data interaction interfaces. Additionally, he has scripted a VBA tool to automate engine sensor configuration checks, demonstrating his proficiency in automating engineering processes.