Luis Sanchez
About Luis Sanchez
Luis Sanchez is a Propulsion Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in propulsion engineering and a strong academic background in mechanical engineering.
Title and Current Position
Luis Sanchez holds the position of Propulsion Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been working in this role since 2022, contributing his expertise in propulsion systems and engineering.
Career Journey at BLUE ORIGIN
Prior to his current role, Luis Sanchez served as a Propulsion Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN from 2018 to 2022, based in Kent, Washington. His journey with the company began as a Test Engineer from 2016 to 2018 in Van Horn, Texas. Throughout his tenure, he has accumulated valuable experience in testing and developing propulsion systems.
Previous Experience at NASA
Luis Sanchez has a history of working with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. He completed two summer internships with the organization: one in 2014 in the Houston, Texas area, and another in 2010. These internships provided him with early exposure to aerospace engineering and research.
Academic Background and Research
Luis Sanchez's academic journey is rooted at The University of Texas at El Paso. He achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in O2/CH4 Igniter Development from 2012 to 2016. Before that, he earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2010 to 2012, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2005 to 2009. His research work as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR) lasted from 2010 to 2016.