Sarah Sheviakov
About Sarah Sheviakov
Sarah Sheviakov is the BE-4 Chief Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering from companies like Aerojet Rocketdyne and Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Sarah Sheviakov serves as the BE-4 Chief Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. In this role, she chairs the component and engine system design review series to establish the technical baseline of the BE-4 flight engine. She acts as the technical authority for the Material Review Board and Engineering Review Board on the BE-4 engine. Additionally, she leads anomaly resolution teams for BE-4 projects and serves as the technical chair of the program risk board, which manages risk scenarios, develops mitigation plans, and tracks progress. She has been with BLUE ORIGIN since 2015, contributing her expertise to the company's mission in the Greater Seattle Area.
Previous Experience at Aerojet Rocketdyne
Prior to her current role, Sarah Sheviakov worked at Aerojet Rocketdyne as a Senior Project Engineer from 2007 to 2015. During her tenure, she gained extensive experience managing advanced propulsion projects, contributing significantly to the development of rocket technologies. Her primary responsibilities included overseeing project timelines, ensuring technical accuracy, and collaborating with various engineering teams in the Greater Seattle Area.
Education and Academic Background
Sarah Sheviakov's educational background includes a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, which she completed in 2004. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, which she earned in 2003. Her academic training laid a firm foundation for her career in aerospace engineering and project management in the field of advanced propulsion systems.
Role and Responsibilities at Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne
From 2004 to 2007, Sarah Sheviakov worked as a Scientist/Engineer at Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne. Her role involved conducting detailed engineering analyses and supporting the development of rocket engines. This position further honed her technical skills and provided her with valuable experience in the aerospace industry.