Matt Theis
About Matt Theis
Matt Theis is the New Glenn Test Engineering Manager at Blue Origin, with a background in aerospace engineering and extensive experience in test operations and global services.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Matt Theis currently serves as the New Glenn Test Engineering Manager at Blue Origin. He has held this position since 2020. Based in Seattle, Washington, he is responsible for leading a cross-program effort to define and execute testing on the New Glenn system. His role involves developing tools and processes to enhance testing efficiency while authoring and enforcing consistent testing standards across the program.
Previous Experience at Blue Origin
Before becoming the New Glenn Test Engineering Manager, Matt Theis worked at Blue Origin as an Integrated Test Operations (ITOPS) Engineer from 2017 to 2020. During his tenure based in Kent, WA, he contributed to various testing operations integral to Blue Origin's mission of advancing space exploration.
Role at Dimagi Inc.
Matt Theis held multiple positions at Dimagi Inc. between 2010 and 2016. He started as a Field Director (2010-2011) and then moved on to become a Senior Project Manager (2011-2012) in New Delhi, India. Subsequently, he served as Country Director for India (2012-2013) and later as VP of Global Services (2013-2016) in Santa Monica, CA. His varied responsibilities encompassed project management, leading field operations, and overseeing global service initiatives.
Experience at Boeing
From 2005 to 2010, Matt Theis worked as a Test Engineer at Boeing. During his five-year tenure, he gained crucial experience in testing practices and methodologies within the aerospace industry, providing a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in engineering and project management.
Educational Background
Matt Theis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace and Astronautical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2005. This rigorous educational background equipped him with the technical expertise necessary for his extensive career in aerospace engineering and management.