Roger Mathews
About Roger Mathews
Roger Mathews is a Principal Systems Engineer & Integration Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in engineering and project management, having previously worked at NASA and Bechtel National Inc.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Roger Mathews serves as a Principal Systems Engineer & Integration Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been in this role since 2021. In this capacity, he contributes his extensive expertise in system integration and engineering to support the company's aerospace initiatives.
Previous Experience at Bechtel National Inc
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Roger Mathews worked at Bechtel National Inc as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure there, he was stationed at the Kennedy Space Center, FL, contributing to key engineering projects. Prior to this, he held the position of Engineering Consultant at Bechtel Corporation for three months in 2019, also based in Kennedy Space Center, FL.
Notable Tenure at NASA
Roger Mathews has an extensive background working at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. His positions ranged from Lead Mechanical Engineer (1985-1994) to Branch Chief (2007-2017) at the Kennedy Space Center, FL. Over his roughly three-decade-long career at NASA, he has also served as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Flight Operations Engineer, and Senior Systems Engineer, contributing significantly to various aerospace projects and missions.
Education and Academic Background
Roger Mathews holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from the University of Central Florida, which he obtained between 1992 and 1994. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, completing his studies in 1985. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his diverse and extensive engineering career.
Engineering and Leadership Skills
Roger Mathews possesses extensive experience in managing and mentoring engineers in dynamic environments. He has a broad knowledge of design engineering principles, including contract management and the development and interpretation of standards. Known for his ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, he has been involved in all phases of the system life cycle development, from concept to sustaining engineering. Additionally, he has a keen understanding of how to integrate projects into broader strategic frameworks to ensure success.