Nasim Abedelwahab
About Nasim Abedelwahab
Nasim Abedelwahab is a Mechanical Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN, with a diverse background in aerospace and mechanical engineering, including roles at Firefly Aerospace and NASA.
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Nasim Abedelwahab serves as a Mechanical Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN, a leading aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. He has been with the organization since 2022, contributing his expertise in mechanical engineering to assist in aerospace innovations. His role includes working towards the achievement of the first flight of a heavy lift launch vehicle.
Professional Experience at Firefly Aerospace
From 2019 to 2021, Nasim Abedelwahab worked as a Fluid Systems Engineer at Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas. During his tenure, he was engaged in the development and optimization of fluid systems for aerospace applications. His contributions were pivotal in advancing Firefly Aerospace's mission to provide economical and reliable access to space.
Educational Background
Nasim Abedelwahab holds a Master of Science (MS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, a program he began in 2022 and is expected to complete in 2024. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lamar University, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, he participated in a study abroad program in Engineering Management at Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2017, and another in Art at Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) in 2016.
Internships and Early Career
Nasim Abedelwahab gained diverse experience through various internships. He worked at Valeo as a Thermal and Prototyping Engineer Intern in Paris, France, from 2018 to 2019. He also interned at AtmoSpark Technologies as a Prototyping Intern in 2018 and served as a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Huntsman Corporation in 2017, both positions located in Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas. These roles provided him with hands-on experience in mechanical engineering and prototyping.
Research and Academic Contributions
Nasim Abedelwahab contributed academically as a Research Assistant at Lamar University from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he served as an Engineering Lab Assistant in 2016. These roles involved supporting ongoing research projects and assisting in the operation of engineering labs, where he helped develop smart technology components for next-generation automotive vehicles and played a role in developing an atmospheric water generation device.