Kyle Zienin
About Kyle Zienin
Kyle Zienin is a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and program management.
Professional Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Kyle Zienin is a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, based in Kent, Washington. He has been with the company since 2020. In this role, Kyle applies his extensive engineering knowledge to advance aerospace systems, contributing to the company's space missions and technology development.
Previous Experience at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Kyle Zienin's tenure at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) spanned over a decade, where he held various engineering positions. From 2017 to 2020, he served as a Systems Engineer at Eglin AFB, Florida. Before that, he was a Flight Test Engineer from 2011 to 2017 and a Propulsion & Power Engineer from 2009 to 2011, both at Patuxent River, MD.
Academic Background in Engineering
Kyle Zienin holds a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, which he completed in 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 2009. His academic training provided a strong foundation for his career in aerospace and systems engineering.
Industry Experience and Internships
Kyle's career includes significant industry experience through internships and roles in engineering firms. He worked at Rolls-Royce Deutschland as a Combustions Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Intern in 2008 and at Rolls-Royce North America in a similar capacity in 2007. Additionally, he spent time at Intercon Engineering Corporation as a Drafting Specialist in 2006.
Technical Skills and Interests
Kyle Zienin is skilled in various software packages such as Vitech CORE, Pro-E, Catia, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Fluent, and TecPlot. He is also proficient in programming languages including C, Visual Basic, and Python. His interests lie in Universal Interfaces, Model Based Systems Engineering, and Open Systems Architectures. Additionally, Kyle has over five years of experience communicating in German, both written and oral.