Tom Krajnak
About Tom Krajnak
Tom Krajnak is a Mechanical Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and a background in aeronautical studies from The Ohio State University.
Current Title and Role
Tom Krajnak is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN as a Mechanical Engineer III. He has been in this role since 2021 and is based in Kent, Washington, United States.
Previous Positions at BLUE ORIGIN
Before his current role, Tom Krajnak held multiple positions at BLUE ORIGIN. He worked as a Structural Engineer II (2020-2021) and Aerospace Engineer (2018-2020), contributing to various projects in Kent, Washington. Additionally, he participated in the New Graduate Rotation Program, focusing on the New Glenn Payload Fairing Jettison System, New Glenn Thermal Fluids Test and Analysis, and New Glenn Controls and Aerodynamics during 2017 and 2018.
Internships at GE Aviation
Tom Krajnak gained valuable early career experience through internships at GE Aviation. In 2016, he worked as a GE9X Control Systems Engineering Intern in Evendale, OH, and in 2015, he served as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, also in Evendale, Ohio. These roles provided him with foundational engineering skills and industry insights.
Research Experience at Ohio State College of Engineering
From 2014 to 2016, Tom Krajnak worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Ohio State College of Engineering. During this time, he was involved in various research projects, enhancing his expertise in aerospace and mechanical engineering principles.
Educational Background
Tom Krajnak earned a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also completed his high school education at St. Charles Preparatory from 2009 to 2013.