Josh Barnard
About Josh Barnard
Josh Barnard is the Director of Production Engineering at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and leadership roles at Boeing.
Title
Josh Barnard currently holds the position of Director of Production Engineering at BLUE ORIGIN. His role involves overseeing production engineering activities and contributing to the company's mission of advancing space exploration technologies. He has been with BLUE ORIGIN since 2022, based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States.
Company
Josh Barnard is currently working for BLUE ORIGIN, a prominent private aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company. His involvement at BLUE ORIGIN focuses on production engineering, supporting the company's goal of expanding humanity's presence in space.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Prior to joining BLUE ORIGIN, Josh Barnard worked at Boeing for 17 years, from 2005 to 2022. He served as the Flight Vehicle Design Engineering Leader for the Space Launch System Upper Stage. During his tenure, he led the engineering team responsible for developing the Exploration Upper Stage Flight Vehicle for the SLS Program. His contributions included initiatives to reduce vehicle mass and increase affordability and producibility.
Education and Expertise
Josh Barnard holds a Master of Science in Systems Engineering & Architecture from the University of Southern California, earned between 2006 and 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, which he completed from 2000 to 2004. His educational background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in structures, propulsion, and mechanical systems design.
Achievements
Josh Barnard's significant achievements in the aerospace industry include receiving the 2020 NASA Spaceflight Awareness Management Award for his commitment to flight safety and mission success. Additionally, he has been awarded patents for his contributions to aerospace technologies. Barnard's demonstrated leadership in challenging environments and his ability to navigate complex requirements have earned him recognition within the industry.