Ryan A. Jefferis
About Ryan A. Jefferis
Ryan A. Jefferis is an Aerospace Systems Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN, contributing to the New Shepard rocket program. He has a diverse engineering background with experience in aerospace systems and biomedical device development.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Ryan A. Jefferis currently holds the position of Aerospace Systems Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN, where he commenced in 2019. He operates in the Greater Seattle Area, contributing to the New Shepard rocket program. This role involves advancing suborbital spaceflight technology, leveraging his extensive expertise in aerospace systems to support the development and success of this innovative spaceflight project.
Previous Experience at Stryker Instruments
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Ryan worked at Stryker Instruments in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He served as a Senior Design Engineer in R&D from 2018 to 2019, followed by a two-year stint as a Design Engineer in R&D from 2016 to 2018. During his time at Stryker, he was involved in research and development projects, contributing to the advancement of biomedical devices and equipment.
Educational Background
Ryan's educational background includes a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University, which he completed in 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physics from Ithaca College, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. This academic foundation in physics and biomedical engineering has equipped him with a strong interdisciplinary approach to solving complex engineering problems.
Early Career and Research Positions
Ryan's early career includes diverse roles such as a Researcher at Tsukuba University in Japan for three months in 2015, and an Independent Contractor at Daugherty & Del Zoppo Co. LPA in the Greater Cleveland Area in the same year. He also worked as a Design Engineer and Consultant at Cornell University between 2014 and 2015. Additionally, Ryan has experience as a Research Assistant in the Ithaca College Department of Physics, contributing to research projects between 2009 and 2012.
Skills and Expertise
Ryan Jefferis possesses strong skills in multi-disciplinary creative problem-solving, particularly within aerospace systems and biomedical device development. His diverse engineering background equips him with the ability to tackle complex challenges in various fields, contributing to both the aerospace and biomedical industries. His specific contributions to the New Shepard rocket program at BLUE ORIGIN highlight his capability in advancing suborbital spaceflight technology.