🚀 Michael Nill
About 🚀 Michael Nill
Michael Nill is an Engineering Team Lead at Blue Origin, specializing in propulsion engineering and structural design within aerospace R&D and production environments.
Company: Blue Origin
Michael Nill currently works at Blue Origin, a leading aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company. He holds the position of Engineering Team Lead for the BE-7 Engine, having started in 2022. He also serves as Propulsion Engineer III, focused on the BE-4 Engine, a role he has had since 2019. His work at Blue Origin is performed on-site in Kent, Washington, where he contributes to the company's innovative engine programs.
Title: Engineering Team Lead, BE-7 Engine
In his role as Engineering Team Lead at Blue Origin, Michael Nill oversees the BE-7 Engine development. He leads the technical scope ownership and presentation of work to company leaders and customers. His responsibilities include the structural design, manufacturing, and integration of the BE-7 engine components. Additionally, he manages and delegates tasks to a team of Responsible Engineers within the Engines Design and Integration (EDI) sector.
Education: University of California, Berkeley
Michael Nill pursued his higher education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned multiple degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Engineering from 2008 to 2012. He extended his studies, achieving a BS in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering from 2008 to 2013. Subsequently, he completed a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering within one year, from 2012 to 2013.
Background: Previous Roles
Before his current positions at Blue Origin, Michael Nill accumulated valuable experience in various engineering roles. He was a Propulsion Engineer at Boeing from 2013 to 2019, where he contributed to propulsion systems in Everett, Washington. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Researcher at both Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Berkeley Wireless Research Center. His academic career included a role as a Graduate Student Instructor at UC Berkeley and a Student Assistant at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Expertise: Structural Design and Manufacturing
Michael Nill specializes in structural design, manufacturing, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM). His expertise extends to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and metallurgy, particularly within aerospace R&D and production environments. This technical skill set supports his leadership roles at Blue Origin, where he is instrumental in advancing the development and integration of cutting-edge propulsion systems.