Peter Halamek
About Peter Halamek
Peter Halamek is a Senior Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in trajectory design, spacecraft navigation, and mission planning.
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Peter Halamek is a Senior Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Peter began working at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington, in 2022. As a Senior Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer, he brings extensive expertise in launch vehicle and spacecraft trajectory optimization as well as flight dynamics operations.
Previous Experience at Halamek Innovative Solutions
Peter worked at Halamek Innovative Solutions as a Technical Consultant from 2017 to 2021 and previously from 2009 to 2011 in Seattle, WA. His role involved providing technical consultancy services, likely leveraging his significant experience in trajectory analysis and orbit determination.
Experience at The Boeing Company
From 2011 to 2017, Peter was a Product Review Engineer at The Boeing Company in Seattle, WA. Here, he contributed his skills in engineering review processes, ensuring the technical accuracy and functional effectiveness of aerospace products.
Mission Design and Trajectory Analysis at Sea Launch
Peter served as Senior Mission Design and Trajectory Analyst at Boeing Commercial Space Company - Sea Launch from 1996 to 2009. During this time, he led mission design and trajectory analysis for 10 Sea Launch flights, showcasing his in-depth expertise in spacecraft trajectory optimization.
Role at Dynacs Engineering at NASA/JSC
Peter occupied the position of Space Station Systems Integration Engineering Lead at Dynacs Engineering @ NASA/JSC from 1995 to 1996 in Houston, TX. His role at NASA involved integrating various systems for the Space Station, highlighting his comprehensive engineering capabilities.
Academic Background and Early Career
Peter studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he completed his M.S. and Ph.D. in Astrodynamics from 1981 to 1988. Following his studies, he worked at Caltech/JPL as an Interplanetary Spacecraft Navigation Analyst from 1988 to 1993, establishing a solid foundation in interplanetary navigation.
Technical Skills
Peter is skilled in programming languages such as C++ and Python and is familiar with MATLAB/OCTAVE and STK. He also has proficiency in NASA's GMAT and Copernicus Space Mission Design Tools, which are crucial for space mission planning and trajectory optimization.
AIAA Senior Member
Peter is an AIAA Senior Member, a designation that reflects his recognized expertise and contributions to the aerospace community over the years.