Nicholas Wellner
About Nicholas Wellner
Nicholas Wellner is the Structures and Mechanisms IPT Lead for Space Destinations at Blue Origin, with 18 years of experience in aerospace structures and mechanisms design, analysis, and testing.
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Nicholas Wellner is the Structures and Mechanisms IPT Lead for Space Destinations at BLUE ORIGIN.
Current Role at Blue Origin
As of 2022, Nicholas Wellner leads the Structures and Mechanisms Integrated Product Team (IPT) for Space Destinations at BLUE ORIGIN. He is based in Houston, Texas. His role involves overseeing the design, analysis, and testing of aerospace structures and mechanisms, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience at Barrios Technology
Between 2020 and 2022, Nicholas Wellner served as Section Manager at Barrios Technology, LTD in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, he was a Senior Engineer with the same company from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he focused on advancing engineering projects and contributing to the organization's technological growth.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin and Boeing
Before his role at Barrios Technology, Nicholas amassed significant experience at Lockheed Martin and Boeing. At Lockheed Martin, from 2008 to 2019, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer. Earlier, he contributed to the Loads and Dynamics team for the International Space Station at Boeing from 2002 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Wellner holds a Master of Science (MS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Michigan, completed in 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in the same field from Purdue University in 2000. With a total of 18 years of experience in aerospace structures and mechanisms design, analysis, and testing, his educational background and professional journey highlight his expertise.
Internships and Early Career
Earlier in his career, Nicholas Wellner completed internships at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2000 and at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) in Ridgecrest, California in 1999. These early opportunities provided him with foundational experience in engineering research and development.