Tyler Todd Evans
About Tyler Todd Evans
Tyler Todd Evans is a Manufacturing Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in mechanical and opto-mechanical engineering from companies like SpaceX and Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Tyler Todd Evans holds the position of Manufacturing Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington since 2020. His responsibilities include leading the final integration of the BE-4 engine, overseeing component assembly and installation, and reviewing engineering designs for manufacturability. He also creates work instructions, supports builds in the factory, and leads the checkouts of completed engines before shipment.
Previous Experience at SpaceX
From 2017 to 2020, Tyler Todd Evans worked as a Manufacturing Engineer II at SpaceX in Redmond, WA. During his tenure, he was involved in various engineering roles contributing to the manufacturing processes at the company.
Experience at Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT)
Tyler Todd Evans gained extensive experience at Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT), working in multiple roles from 2009 to 2017. As an Opto-Mechanical Payload Engineer, he worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD from 2016 to 2017. He also served as an Opto-Mechanical Engineer / Test Director and Optical Integration and Test Engineer at the same location. His initial role at SGT was as an Opto-Mechanical Engineer from 2009 to 2012.
Early Career and Internships
His early career includes a short stint as a Mechanical Engineer at PACCAR in 2009 and an intern role from 2005 to 2008. He also interned at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Robotics Academy in 2006. These roles provided him foundational experience in mechanical engineering and robotics.
Educational Background
Tyler Todd Evans studied Mechanical Engineering and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Purdue University, where he attended from 2004 to 2008. Prior to university, he completed his high school education at Eastlake High School, graduating in 2004.
FIRST Robotics Mentor
Tyler Todd Evans is an active volunteer, mentoring and coaching students in the FIRST high school robotics competition. He dedicates up to 300 hours annually to this initiative and also completed a 3-month fellowship/sabbatical in Australia to start new FIRST Robotics teams.