Samantha Westall
About Samantha Westall
Samantha Westall is a Mechanical Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aerospace engineering and technical leadership.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Samantha Westall serves as a Mechanical Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, having joined the organization in 2018. She operates in the Greater Seattle Area, focusing on the design, development, and testing of aerospace systems. Her role involves the practical application of mechanical engineering principles to craft robust solutions for the company's ambitious space exploration initiatives.
Previous Experience at Scaled Composites, LLC
From 2016 to 2018, Samantha Westall worked as a Design Engineer at Scaled Composites, LLC in Mojave, California. In this role, she was responsible for the conceptualization and design of advanced aerospace structures. Her work leveraged her skills in both theoretical and practical aspects of aerospace engineering.
Education and Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Samantha completed her Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC) from 2011 to 2015. During her time at USC, she engaged in various hands-on projects and developed a solid foundation in flight test engineering, hardware simulation, and systems integration. Her academic background provides a strong basis for her current and past roles in the aerospace industry.
Early Career and Internships
Samantha Westall accumulated diverse experience early in her career through several internships, including roles at Moog Inc. and the Information Sciences Institute. At Moog Inc., she worked as both a Test Engineering/Lab Engineering Intern and a Systems Engineering Intern, gaining critical insights into the aerospace industry's operational aspects. She also interned as a Research Intern at the Information Sciences Institute, focusing on research and development in engineering disciplines.
Roles in Technical Leadership and Team Management
Samantha's background includes significant experience in technical leadership and team management. She served as the Program Manager and Landing Gear Lead for the USC AeroDesign Team, where she was tasked with coordinating efforts for international design competitions. These roles involved leading teams, overseeing project development, and ensuring successful project execution from conception through testing and evaluation.