Omar R. Hernandez
About Omar R. Hernandez
Omar R. Hernandez is the Technical Program Director for New Glenn at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in mission management and engineering from Virgin Orbit and Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.
Technical Program Director at Blue Origin
Omar R. Hernandez currently holds the position of Technical Program Director at Blue Origin in the New Glenn program. He began this role in 2023 and is based in El Segundo, California, United States. In this capacity, he oversees and directs program activities, ensuring the success of the New Glenn development initiatives.
Director of Mission Management at Virgin Orbit National Systems
Before joining Blue Origin, Omar R. Hernandez served as the Director of Mission Management at Virgin Orbit National Systems. His tenure was from 2022 to 2023 in El Segundo, California, United States. He was instrumental in overseeing mission management operations and strategizing mission goals and execution plans.
Head of Mission Management at Virgin Orbit National Systems
Omar R. Hernandez was appointed as the Head of Mission Management at Virgin Orbit National Systems from 2020 to 2022. During his 2-year tenure, he was based in El Segundo, California, where he led mission management teams and played a crucial role in mission planning and execution.
Role as Mission & Program Manager at Virgin Orbit National Systems
From 2017 to 2020, Omar R. Hernandez served as the Mission & Program Manager at Virgin Orbit National Systems in El Segundo, California. In this role, he managed various mission programs, ensuring the alignment of mission objectives and technical requirements.
Educational Background at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Omar R. Hernandez attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2003 to 2008. This rigorous educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in aerospace engineering and program management.