Ty Bonte
About Ty Bonte
Ty Bonte is the Director of Propulsion & Fluid Systems, Advanced Development Programs at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and project management.
Title at BLUE ORIGIN
Ty Bonte is currently serving as the Director of Propulsion & Fluid Systems, Advanced Development Programs at BLUE ORIGIN. He has held this title since 2020. The role is based in Kent, Washington, United States.
Background in Aerospace Engineering
Ty Bonte has a robust background in aerospace engineering, having graduated from Tri-State University with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. His educational foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various engineering and management roles in the aerospace industry.
Career at BLUE ORIGIN
Ty Bonte has a long-standing career at BLUE ORIGIN, spanning multiple leadership and engineering roles. He first joined the company in 2006 as Vehicle Pneumatics and Fluids Lead. His subsequent positions included Product Group Lead / BE-2 Rocket Engine Development from 2008 to 2012, Lead System Engineer from 2012 to 2016, Program Manager for Upper Stage Engines, External Contracts from 2016 to 2018, and Director, Fluid Systems, New Glenn Upper Stage from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, he became the Director of Propulsion & Fluid Systems, Advanced Development Programs.
Experience at Lockheed Missiles and Fire Control
Prior to his tenure at BLUE ORIGIN, Ty Bonte worked at Lockheed Missiles and Fire Control as a Project Engineer from 2001 to 2006. This role allowed him to sharpen his project management skills and gain valuable experience in the missile and fire control sector.
Early Career at Beal Aerospace and Textron
Ty Bonte began his career at Textron as a Project Engineer in Marine and Land Systems, working there from 1994 to 1998. He then moved to Beal Aerospace, where he held roles as an Engineer and Propulsion Engineer from 1998 to 2000 in Frisco, TX. These early positions provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and project coordination within the aerospace industry.