Ryan Webb
About Ryan Webb
Ryan Webb is a System Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in pre-launch systems engineering for the New Shepard propulsion module. He has extensive experience from previous roles at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, SpaceX, and Boeing.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Ryan Webb currently works at BLUE ORIGIN as a System Engineer since 2021 in Kent, Washington. In this role, he leads pre-launch systems engineering activities specifically for the propulsion module of the New Shepard, a human-rated suborbital launch vehicle. He coordinates engineering changes to enhance flight rate and reliability while reducing recurring costs and risks. Additionally, he develops system engineering practices and procedures aimed at driving functional excellence, including the creation of requirement standards and training materials.
Experience at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Prior to his role at BLUE ORIGIN, Ryan Webb worked at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 2016 to 2021 as a System Engineer in Pasadena, CA. During his five years at NASA JPL, he contributed to various significant projects and initiatives, gaining substantial experience in advanced aerospace systems engineering.
Internships at SpaceX and Boeing
Ryan Webb has had notable internships that helped shape his early career. In 2015, he interned at SpaceX in the Falcon 9 Flight Systems Group in Hawthorne, CA for two months. In 2014, he also interned at Boeing as a Systems Engineering Intern in El Segundo, California. These positions provided him with practical experience in aerospace systems engineering and flight systems operations.
Educational Background
Ryan Webb holds a Master of Science (MS) in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. He completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2012 to 2016. He also has a High School Diploma from Cuba Rushford Central High School, obtained from 2008 to 2012.
Early Career and Extracurricular Activities
Early in his career, Ryan Webb participated in the Caltech Space Challenge, where he was part of the winning team in 2015. He served as Vice-President of the MIT Rocket Team from 2013 to 2015, contributing to significant projects during his tenure. Additionally, he worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at the MIT Space Systems Laboratory and had a brief stint as a Lifeguard at the YMCA in Olean, NY in 2013.