Mark Parish
About Mark Parish
Mark Parish is a Fluid Systems Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in fluid subsystem development and engineering support for launch operations.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Mark Parish serves as a Fluid Systems Engineer at Blue Origin, leveraging extensive expertise in fluid subsystem development since 2008. His responsibilities include conducting fluids and thermal analysis for vessel, line, and valve sizing, as well as mission profile and pretest predictions. Additionally, he manages component procurement, testing, and development for valves, regulators, and instrumentation. Parish's role also involves providing engineering support for launch operations through subsystem integrated testing and component qualification, along with overseeing vendor management.
Previous Experience at Aerojet
Prior to his tenure at Blue Origin, Mark Parish worked as a Senior Project Engineer at Aerojet from 2006 to 2007. During this period, he gained valuable experience in project management and engineering development, likely focusing on fluid systems given his specialized background. His role would have involved significant project oversight and technical leadership, contributing to Aerojet's engineering projects.
Senior Engineer at Pratt & Whitney SAC
From 1999 to 2007, Mark Parish held the position of Senior Engineer at Pratt & Whitney SAC. Over his eight-year tenure, he developed considerable expertise in fluid systems and mechanical engineering. His responsibilities would have encompassed various aspects of fluid subsystem development, aligning with his later roles. This extensive period at Pratt & Whitney SAC would have solidified his skills in engineering and project management.
Educational Background
Mark Parish completed a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Energy and Fluids, at the University of Washington from 1997 to 1998. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 1996, achieving a GPA of 3.78. Additionally, he attended Highline College, where he studied Engineering from 1993 to 1994, graduating with a GPA of 3.93. His educational background laid a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and fluid systems.
Technical Expertise in Fluid Systems
Mark Parish has extensive experience in fluid subsystem development, which includes requirements definition and P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) architecture. He conducts comprehensive fluids and thermal analysis for vessel, line, and valve sizing, as well as mission profile and pretest predictions. His technical expertise extends to managing component procurement, testing, and development for critical fluid system components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation. Parish also provides vital engineering support for launch operations through subsystem integrated testing and component qualification, ensuring systems meet rigorous standards.