Josh M. Wong
About Josh M. Wong
Josh M. Wong is a Propulsion Design Engineer II at Blue Origin, specializing in combustion devices. He has a background in aerospace and mechanical engineering, with extensive experience in design, analysis, and testing of propulsion systems.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Josh M. Wong currently holds the position of Propulsion Design Engineer II in Combustion Devices at Blue Origin. Since 2021, he has been responsible for developing his own design tools and performing independent analysis for propulsion systems. In this role, he drafts his own drawings, develops hardware test plans, tests the hardware, and iterates quickly based on test results. He owns the BE-7 Ignition System and Main Combustion Chamber, which are crucial components in the company’s propulsion systems.
Previous Experience at Blue Origin
Before his current role, Josh M. Wong served as Propulsion Design Engineer in Combustion Devices at Blue Origin from 2019 to 2021. During this period, he gained foundational experience in the propulsion engineering field within the company, which paved the way for his current responsibilities. His work involved collaborating on various projects aimed at enhancing Blue Origin’s propulsion capabilities.
Educational Background
Josh M. Wong has a solid educational foundation in the field of engineering. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from California State University, Long Beach, from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, he studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland College Park for a year, and earned Associate of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from both El Camino College and Long Beach City College between 2014 and 2016. These academic experiences provided him with the skills and knowledge necessary for his roles in aerospace and mechanical engineering.
Previous Roles and Internships
Josh M. Wong has held various engineering roles in different organizations. He worked as Chief Engineer for the CSULB Beach Launch Team from 2018 to 2019 and as a Propulsion Laboratory Engineer Undergraduate Intern at The Aerospace Corporation for a total of seven months across two internships. Additionally, he was an RF Intern at Ducommun Incorporated and an Engineering Intern at Impresa Aerospace, LLC. He also worked at C-Care, LLC as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern in 2016. These roles allowed him to build a broad range of engineering skills and gain diverse industry experience.
Leadership and Project Management
Josh M. Wong is known for his strong leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit. He has played key roles in driving complex projects to closure, always with a focus on high performance and cost-effectiveness. His approach to design emphasizes quick development and economical manufacturing. His leadership was particularly evident during his time with the Beach Launch Team Liquid Rocket Lab, where he served as Engine Lead and Operations Lead from 2017 to 2019.