Logan Bleything Gross
About Logan Bleything Gross
Logan Bleything Gross is a System Safety Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aerospace and aeronautical engineering from Iowa State University.
Title and Current Role
Logan Bleything Gross is employed as a System Safety Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing to the team in Kent, Washington, United States. In his role, he focuses on ensuring the safety protocols for systems related to aerospace projects, including spacecraft design and robotics.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Logan previously worked as a Flight Controls Engineer at Boeing in Everett, Washington. He spent a year with the company from 2019 to 2020. During his time there, he was involved in the development and implementation of flight control systems, drawing from his knowledge in aerospace engineering and systems safety.
Internship at Rolls-Royce
Logan gained experience in the defense sector as a Defense Services Business Improvement and Capability Intern with Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, Indiana Area. This internship lasted for 3 months in 2018, providing Logan with exposure to business improvement strategies and capabilities in the aerospace defense industry.
Academic Background and Research
Logan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Economics from Iowa State University, which he obtained between 2015 and 2019. During his time at university, he worked on various research projects within both the Economics and Aerospace Engineering departments. His research focused on new technologies related to aircraft and spacecraft design, safety, and robotics.
Leadership Roles and Experience
Throughout his academic and early professional career, Logan has held several leadership positions, including being the President of Freshmen Leaders in Engineering and Director of Leadership for the Inter-Residence Hall Association at Iowa State University. These roles enabled him to develop strong leadership and communication skills, as well as experience in managing pilot or experimental programs.