Kyle Schubert
About Kyle Schubert
Kyle Schubert is a Test Engineering Manager at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in propulsion and test engineering, having previously worked at Virgin Galactic and contributed significantly to the San Diego State University Rocket Project.
Title
Kyle Schubert holds the position of Test Engineering Manager at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been serving in this role since 2022. His primary responsibilities include managing and overseeing test engineering operations for aerospace projects at the company's Kent, Washington location.
Professional Background
Kyle Schubert has an extensive background in aerospace engineering, particularly in propulsion and test engineering. Before his current role, he worked at BLUE ORIGIN in various capacities, including Propulsion Test Engineer III (2021-2022) and Integrated Test and Operations Engineer (2018-2021). Prior to BLUE ORIGIN, Schubert was employed at Virgin Galactic as a Propulsion Ground Support Equipment Engineer in 2018 and Associate Operations Engineer from 2016 to 2018. He also gained practical experience as a Test Engineering Intern at Innovative Engineering Solutions in 2015-2016 and as a Software Engineering Intern at VSP Vision Care in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Schubert earned his Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from San Diego State University-California State University in 2015. During his time at the university, he was involved in the San Diego State University Rocket Project, where he developed and ran tests for the Reaction Control System and contributed to a 23ft/270lbs rocket launch that reached an altitude of 12,000 feet. His experiences during his studies and internships provided him with substantial practical engineering knowledge.
Rocket Project Experience
During his undergraduate years at San Diego State University, Kyle Schubert was an active member of the SDSU Rocket Project team from 2012 to 2015. He played a pivotal role in developing the Reaction Control System and was instrumental in a significant project that involved launching a 23ft, 270lbs rocket to an altitude of 12,000 feet. This hands-on project experience was critical in shaping his engineering skills and knowledge.