Stephanie Chiesi
About Stephanie Chiesi
Stephanie Chiesi is the Director of Digital Engineering - Design & Prototype at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in aerospace systems engineering and a strong academic background in systems engineering and aeronautics.
Company
Stephanie Chiesi currently serves as the Director of Digital Engineering - Design & Prototype at BLUE ORIGIN. Her work at the aerospace manufacturer focuses on advancing digital engineering practices and developing prototype spacecraft systems.
Previous Roles at BLUE ORIGIN
Prior to her current position, Stephanie worked at BLUE ORIGIN as a Principal Aerospace Systems Engineer - Digital Thread from 2022 to 2023. In this role, she was based in Tucson, AZ, and contributed to the digital thread initiative, facilitating seamless data flow and integration across various engineering processes.
Past Experience at Raytheon Technologies
Stephanie Chiesi has had an extensive career with Raytheon Technologies. She served as a Senior Principal Systems Engineer from 2019 to 2020 and as a Principal Systems Engineer from 2014 to 2019. She also held the position of SERC Doctoral Fellow from 2017 to 2022, demonstrating her commitment to advancing systems engineering research while working in Tucson, AZ.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Chiesi holds a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Systems Engineering from the School of Systems & Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology, earned from 2017 to 2022. She also achieved both a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Biology. Her areas of expertise include hypersonic systems, human-machine interaction, mode control and mode analysis, cross-domain data access and integration, and interface control definition and context analysis.
Role at Paragon Space Development Corporation
From 2008 to 2014, Stephanie worked at Paragon Space Development Corporation in Tucson, AZ. She held the roles of Senior Space Systems Engineer and Technical Lead, as well as IPT Lead and Deputy Program Manager for the Orion ECLSS program. Her responsibilities included advancing space systems engineering practices and leading critical life support system projects for space missions.