Ryan Smith
About Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith is the Sr. Integrated Product Team Lead (Engines) at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in propulsion engineering and project management.
Current Title
Ryan Smith is currently the Sr. Integrated Product Team Lead (Engines) at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company in this role since 2018, based in Kent, Washington. His responsibilities involve overseeing the development, testing, and implementation of engine systems for launch vehicles.
Previous Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Before becoming the Sr. Integrated Product Team Lead, Ryan Smith served as a Propulsion Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN from 2016 to 2018. During this time, he was involved in various propulsion projects critical to the company's advancements in space exploration.
Experience at Aerojet Rocketdyne
Ryan Smith has extensive experience from his time at Aerojet Rocketdyne. He held multiple positions from 2007 to 2016, including Project Engineer, Component Product Engineer, and Engineering Intern. His work there included hands-on experience in component engineering and project management for aerospace systems.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Smith holds an MBA from the University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business, attained between 2020 and 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics from the same university, completing his studies in 2008. His academic background supports his extensive professional expertise in aerospace engineering and business management.
Leadership and Technical Skills
Ryan Smith led a cross-functional team of approximately 30 members in the design, manufacturing, testing, and flight of a launch vehicle engine. With over six years of experience in flight space systems design, test, and validation, and three years as a technical lead focusing on space exploration and aircraft production management projects, he has a proven track record of leadership and technical acumen in the aerospace industry.