Ryan Crompton
About Ryan Crompton
Ryan Crompton is the Director of New Glenn Integrated Vehicle Test at Blue Origin, overseeing a multidisciplinary team for the New Glenn launch vehicle's testing program.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Ryan Crompton currently serves as the Director of New Glenn Integrated Vehicle Test at Blue Origin. Since 2022, he has been leading a multidisciplinary team of approximately 65 engineers and managers. Based in Kent, Washington, his role focuses on overseeing avionics, mechanical, and fluids systems testing for the New Glenn launch vehicle. He is responsible for the planning and execution of the vehicle test program, ensuring all test operations run smoothly and meet the company's high standards for safety and performance.
Previous Experience at AeroTEC
Before his current role at Blue Origin, Ryan Crompton worked at AeroTEC - Aerospace Testing Engineering & Certification Inc. He served as the Manager of Technical Program Leadership Office from 2021 to 2022, and prior to that, he was the Integrated Product Team Lead from 2020 to 2021. Both roles were based in Seattle, Washington, and involved a focus on aerospace testing and engineering, providing him with deep expertise in managing technical programs and leading cross-functional teams.
Earlier Roles at Blue Origin
Ryan Crompton's relationship with Blue Origin dates back to 2017. Before becoming the Director of New Glenn Integrated Vehicle Test, he was the Avionics Lead for New Glenn Integrated Test and Operations Engineering from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of University and Early Career Engineering Talent Specialist from 2017 to 2018. During these periods, he contributed to various facets of vehicle testing and talent development, playing a key role in the early stages of the New Glenn project.
Career Foundation at Boeing
Ryan Crompton began his career with significant roles at Boeing. He served as a Flight Test Engineer from 2013 to 2017 in the Greater Seattle Area, where he was involved in executing flight tests and ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft. Additionally, he briefly worked as an Advanced Air Traffic Management Engineer in 2012. These roles at Boeing provided him with foundational experience in advanced aerospace engineering and testing processes.
Educational Background
Ryan Crompton holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master's degree in Engineering Management with a focus on Aerospace Systems Engineering from the University of Arizona. His academic background provided him with a solid technical foundation and management skills, essential for his various roles in aerospace testing and engineering leadership.