Russell Aoki
About Russell Aoki
Russell Aoki is the Chief Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in microelectronics packaging and orbital launch vehicle system design.
Company
Russell Aoki currently serves as the Chief Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He assumed this role in 2021. Prior to this position, he was the New Glenn Second Stage Integrated Product Team Lead at the same company from 2018 to 2021.
Title
Russell Aoki holds the title of Chief Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, where he oversees engineering projects and initiatives. He has significant experience guiding the development of complex aerospace systems.
Education and Expertise
Russell Aoki obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, completing his studies from 1992 to 1997. He further pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Medical Engineering at the same institution from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, he studied Systems Engineering at Colorado State University for 11 months in 2016. His key competencies include microelectronics packaging, orbital launch vehicle system design, architectural trade-off analysis, and complex system integration.
Professional Background
Russell Aoki's professional journey includes significant roles at Intel Corporation and BLUE ORIGIN. At Intel's Data Center Group, he served as Principal Engineer from 2014 to 2018 and as System Mechanical Architect from 2013 to 2014. Within Intel's PC Client Group, his roles included Lead Mechanical Architect for Ultrabook 2 in 1 Devices (2012-2013), Technical Program Manager (2007-2012), and Lead Mechanical Engineer (1997-2006). At BLUE ORIGIN, he was the New Glenn Second Stage Integrated Product Team Lead from 2018 to 2021 before becoming the Chief Engineer.
Engineering Skills and Specializations
Russell Aoki possesses extensive skills in detailed mechanical design, stress and stiffness analysis, and design for high volume manufacturing processes. He has effectively managed overseas suppliers and has a demonstrated capability in strategic business and technology planning.