Ryan Lewis
About Ryan Lewis
Ryan Lewis is a Materials and Processes Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aerospace materials engineering and experience in oxygen compatibility, high temperature coatings, and metal-nonmetal joining.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Ryan Lewis currently holds the position of Materials and Processes Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington. He has been associated with the company since 2019. At BLUE ORIGIN, he contributes to the development and analysis of materials and processes to ensure the reliability and safety of aerospace components.
Professional Experience at Stratolaunch
In 2019, Ryan Lewis worked at Stratolaunch as a Propulsion Materials Engineer for a brief period of one month in Seattle, Washington. During this time, he was involved in advancing propulsion materials, focusing on their performance and compatibility in aerospace applications.
Tenure at Aerojet Rocketdyne
Between 2016 and 2019, Ryan Lewis was employed at Aerojet Rocketdyne in Redmond, Washington, as a Materials and Process Engineer. In 2015, he worked with the same company as an Engineering Intern in their Sacramento, California Area office for two months. His responsibilities included working on materials and processes critical to aerospace engineering.
Academic Background and Education
Ryan Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completed between 2013 and 2016. Prior to this, he studied Engineering at Sierra College from 2011 to 2013 and achieved the status of Transfer Student.
Expertise in Aerospace Materials
Ryan Lewis has specialized expertise in several key areas of aerospace materials. These include oxygen compatibility, high temperature coatings, and metal-nonmetal joining. His work in these areas is crucial for the development of safe and reliable aerospace components. He also engages in process development and conducts failure analysis to improve manufacturing processes and product reliability in the aerospace industry.