Sam Owens
About Sam Owens
Sam Owens is the Engines IPT Lead for Verification, Test, and Flight at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in propulsion and systems testing at companies like Boeing and Rolls-Royce.
Title at Blue Origin
Sam Owens is currently serving as the Engines IPT Lead for Verification, Test, and Flight at Blue Origin. He has held this position since 2021.
Role at Boeing
Before joining Blue Origin, Sam Owens worked at Boeing as the Propulsion Test Lead. He held this position from 2018 to 2021, based in Seattle, Washington.
Experience at Sound Transit
In 2018, Sam Owens served as the Systems Test Manager at Sound Transit for 8 months. This role was also based in Seattle, Washington.
Background with Rolls-Royce
Sam Owens has extensive experience with Rolls-Royce, taking on multiple roles over the years. From 2016 to 2018, he was the Flight Test Manager. Prior to this, he was the Systems Engineering and Development Technical Lead from 2014 to 2016 in Derby, UK, and a Flight Test Engineer from 2013 to 2014 in Seattle, WA. He began his journey at Rolls-Royce as an Engineering Graduate, moving up to Systems Engineering and Development Engineer from 2010 to 2013.
Early Career and Education
Sam Owens began his engineering career with an internship at Rolls-Royce in 2009. He also worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Corus in Newport, UK, from 2007 to 2008. He holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Engineering Design/Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bristol, from 2005 to 2010. Before that, he completed his A-Levels in Maths, Physics, Electronics, and Further Maths at S. Peters Collegiate School from 1998 to 2005.
Global Engineering Experience
Sam Owens has worked in various international locations, including the United Kingdom and the United States. His roles at companies like Rolls-Royce and Boeing have contributed to his global perspective in engineering and testing.
Expertise in Flight Testing
With a strong background in flight testing, Sam Owens has demonstrated his expertise by managing and leading flight test operations, notably during his tenure at Rolls-Royce.