Sean Vidanage
About Sean Vidanage
Sean Vidanage is the Sr Manager of Engines, Propulsion & Fluid Systems at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and leadership roles at Boeing.
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Sean Vidanage serves as the Sr Manager of Engines, Propulsion & Fluid Systems at BLUE ORIGIN. His role involves overseeing critical components in aerospace engineering since 2021 in Kent, Washington, United States.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Sean Vidanage is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN as the Sr Manager of Engines, Propulsion & Fluid Systems. Based in Kent, Washington, he has been with the company since 2021, focusing on managing propulsion and fluid systems, which are vital for space exploration and aerospace engineering.
Previous Positions at Boeing
Sean Vidanage has an extensive history at Boeing, holding various crucial positions over nearly two decades. He was the Mechanical Engineering Manager for the VC-25B Presidential Aircraft from 2017 to 2021 in Tukwila, WA. Before that, he was the Technical Lead Engineer for the P-8 Poseidon Fuel Systems Integrated Product Team from 2009 to 2017 in Seattle. Earlier, he served as a Spacecraft Payload Adapter Engineer for Boeing Sea Launch from 2004 to 2009 in Auburn, Washington.
Educational Background
Sean Vidanage holds multiple degrees in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education with a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University between 2001 and 2003. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Leadership from Seattle University from 2010 to 2014.
Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Sean Vidanage boasts a robust background in managing propulsion and fluid systems. He has led cross-functional teams on high-profile aerospace projects, including the VC-25B Presidential Aircraft and the P-8 Poseidon. His roles required advanced engineering and project management skills, aligning technical expertise with leadership capabilities.