Matt Rottmund
About Matt Rottmund
Matt Rottmund is the Deputy Program Manager for BE-4 at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and project management.
Title
Matt Rottmund holds the position of Deputy Program Manager at BLUE ORIGIN, specifically for the BE-4 program, since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the BE-4 project's progress and ensuring it meets its technical and logistical goals.
Company
Matt Rottmund is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN, based in Kent, Washington. Within the company, he has held multiple roles, including BE-4 Turbomachinery IPT Lead, New Glenn Stage 1 Lead Systems Engineer, and Engines Lead Systems Engineer. His tenure at BLUE ORIGIN began in 2017, and he has continuously contributed to various high-profile aerospace projects.
Professional Background
Matt Rottmund's career spans over two decades, with extensive experience in the aerospace industry. Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, he worked at United Launch Alliance (ULA) as a Mechanical Engineer for nine years and at Barber-Nichols Inc. as a Senior Engineer for seven years. Earlier in his career, he served as a Structural Engineer at Pratt & Whitney for three years. Throughout his career, he has developed strong expertise in project and subcontract management, hardware experience, and collaborative problem-solving.
Education and Expertise
Matt Rottmund studied at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering, graduating in 1998. He furthered his education at the University of Colorado Denver, earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering in 2006. His comprehensive educational background has laid a robust foundation for his technical expertise in aerospace technology development.