Scott Sheriff
About Scott Sheriff
Scott Sheriff is a Sr Mass Properties Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN and a Systems Weight Engineer at Boeing, with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and systems design.
Company
Scott Sheriff is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN as a Senior Mass Properties Engineer. He joined the company in 2022. BLUE ORIGIN is a prominent aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company, providing Scott with opportunities to apply his expertise in mass properties engineering to cutting-edge aerospace projects.
Professional Title and Roles
Scott Sheriff holds the title of Senior Mass Properties Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. Additionally, he works as a Systems Weight Engineer at Boeing, located in Everett, WA, a role he has held since 2005. Scott has a broad range of responsibilities in these roles, encompassing various aspects of mass properties and systems weight management in aerospace engineering.
Education and Expertise
Scott Sheriff achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. Prior to this, he earned an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Shoreline Community College, studying from 1999 to 2001. His academic background no doubt underpins his expertise in areas such as hydraulics, actuation, flight controls, environmental control, wire installation, and liquid cooling systems.
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Scott is proficient in various CAD/CAM software including Fusion 360, Solidworks, and Catia. He is also skilled in manufacturing processes like milling, lathe work, CNC operations, welding, and sheet metal fabrication. His expertise extends to stress analysis and finite element analysis using tools like Altair and Solidworks, making him a competent engineer in both design and analysis domains.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Scott worked at East/West Industries as a Mechanical Engineer from 2004 to 2005 in Ronkonkoma, NY. He also served as FSAE Suspension Lead at the University of Washington from 2001 to 2003 in Seattle, WA, which provided him with substantial practical experience in engineering and project management.