Nicholas Keleshian
About Nicholas Keleshian
Nicholas Keleshian is a Senior Materials and Processes Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in aerospace engineering, including roles at SpaceX and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne.
Company
Nicholas Keleshian currently works at BLUE ORIGIN, where he holds multiple roles. He has been a Senior Materials and Processes Engineer since 2018. In addition, he serves as a Welding Engineer and Principle Materials and Processes Engineer since 2013.
Title
Nicholas Keleshian holds the title of Senior Materials and Processes Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN.
Professional Background
Nicholas Keleshian brings a wealth of experience to his role at BLUE ORIGIN. He previously worked at Space Exploration Technologies as a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer from 2010 to 2013. Before that, he was a Senior Materials & Processes Engineer at Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne from 2007 to 2010. Earlier, he gained experience as a Chemical Engineering Intern at US Borax and as a Manufacturing Engineer at HRD Aerosystems. His career began with a stint as a Metallurgical Engineering Researcher at Loyola Marymount University in 2002.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Keleshian earned both his MS in Engineering with a concentration in Materials Engineering and his BS in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He specializes in high energy welding processes, such as Electron Beam (EB) and Laser Beam (LB) welding, particularly for aerospace components. His expertise extends to vacuum heat treating, brazing techniques, material selection, and processing for large liquid-fueled rocket engines.
Specialized Skills
Nicholas Keleshian has a unique skill set that includes designing and fabricating both upright and recumbent bicycle frames. He is known for creating innovative solutions using new technologies to address emerging opportunities. His practical experience and specialized knowledge make him a key asset in aerospace materials engineering.