Thomas A. Pritchett
About Thomas A. Pritchett
Thomas A. Pritchett is the Senior Manager of Engineering Tooling and GSE at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and nuclear repair tooling technology.
Currently at BLUE ORIGIN
Thomas A. Pritchett is the Senior Manager of Engineering Tooling and GSE at BLUE ORIGIN, a role he has held since 2021. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Pritchett oversees the development and implementation of engineering tooling and ground support equipment for the company.
Previous Roles at BLUE ORIGIN
Before assuming his current role, Thomas A. Pritchett served as the Senior Mechanical Engineer GSE/Tooling and Automation at BLUE ORIGIN for one year. In this position, he contributed to the design and automation of ground support and engineering tooling systems.
Experience at BWX Technologies, Inc.
Prior to joining BLUE ORIGIN, Pritchett worked at BWX Technologies, Inc. as the Lead Engineer for Reactor Systems/Vessel Internals. Over his four-year tenure in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he led projects related to nuclear reactor systems and vessel internals, focusing on advanced engineering solutions.
Career at AREVA NP
Thomas A. Pritchett spent 14 years at AREVA NP as a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Based in Lynchburg, Virginia, he specialized in the development of robotic repair tooling systems for reactor internals, significantly contributing to the field of nuclear repair tooling technology.
Educational Background
Thomas A. Pritchett has a diverse educational background, having studied Business Administration and Management at Liberty University from 2008 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University, which he completed in 1982.
Technical Skills and Patents
Pritchett possesses advanced skills in 3D modeling using platforms such as Solidworks and Autodesk Inventor. He is experienced in using F.E.A. tools like Solidworks Simulation and ANSYS Workbench. He holds multiple pending, provisional, and granted patents in the field of nuclear repair tooling technology.
DOE 'L' Clearance
Since 2018, Thomas A. Pritchett has held an active DOE 'L' clearance, demonstrating his capability and trustworthiness in managing sensitive information. This clearance attests to his high level of responsibility and dedication.