Timothy Orange
About Timothy Orange
Timothy Orange is a Nondestructive Testing Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in ultrasonic testing and nondestructive evaluation.
Title
Timothy Orange serves as a Nondestructive Testing Engineer at Blue Origin, where he has been working since 2020 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States.
Previous Positions
Timothy worked at Sonic Systems International, Inc. as a Nondestructive Testing Engineer in 2020 for 2 months. Prior to this, he was employed by GP Strategies Corporation as an NDT Technician from 2017 to 2020 in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Earlier in his career, Timothy held roles at both Curtiss-Wright Corporation and Sonic Systems International, Inc. as an NDT Technician from 2012 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Orange studied at Chattanooga State Community College, where he completed a course in Industrial Maintenance from 2010 to 2011. He also pursued a program in Non Destructive Testing and achieved Engineering Technology from 2009 to 2011. His education equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his extensive career in nondestructive testing and evaluation.
Responsibilities at Blue Origin
At Blue Origin, Timothy leads a team in developing advanced Ultrasonic Phased Array (UTPA) examination procedures and techniques. He manages complex nondestructive evaluation issues and is a key contributor to project goals. His responsibilities include setting up and calibrating equipment, establishing focal laws, performing examinations, and analyzing results using UTPA analysis software. Timothy also interprets industry codes and standards and assumes technical responsibility for the NDE equipment, lab facilities, and staff.
Skills and Contributions
Timothy Orange has extensive knowledge of ultrasonic testing for examining flight hardware with complex designs and exotic materials. He selects nondestructive evaluation methods and techniques for specific inspections, prepares and develops ultrasonic testing procedures, and participates in technical reviews with customers. Additionally, he approves nondestructive testing procedures and work instructions for technical adequacy, provides training and guidance to other personnel, and develops inspection schedules and reports.