Marc Petersen
About Marc Petersen
Marc Petersen is a Welding Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in advanced welding techniques and materials engineering, previously working at Boeing Research and Technology.
Professional Role at Blue Origin
Marc Petersen currently works at Blue Origin as a Welding Engineer. He has been with the company since 2017 and operates out of Kent, Washington. In this capacity, he contributes his extensive welding expertise to various aerospace projects within the company.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Prior to joining Blue Origin, Marc Petersen had a substantial career at Boeing Research and Technology. He served as a Materials and Process Engineer in Everett, WA from 2015 to 2017. Before that, he held a similar role in Auburn, WA from 2008 to 2015. His contributions included supporting the 777X airplane development program and performing design reviews and producibility studies.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Marc Petersen holds a Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, earned between 2010 and 2012. He also achieved a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.
Technical Innovations and Patents
During his tenure at Boeing, Marc Petersen developed a laser-based approach for cleaning Superplastic Forming dies, which earned several patents. This technology was successfully transitioned to production at Boeing’s Advanced Metallic Structure facility in 2015.
Expertise and Technical Leadership
Marc Petersen has led teams in demonstrating production readiness of advanced welding techniques, including Friction Stir welding, Superplastic Forming of titanium, Laser and Laser-GMAW Hybrid welding, and Electron Beam welding. He specializes in fusion welding of titanium and titanium friction stir welding, and has substantial expertise in laser ablation for cleaning and surface preparation.