Vlad Belous
About Vlad Belous
Vlad Belous is a Propulsion Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in propulsion and mechanical engineering.
Current Position and Role
Vlad Belous is currently a Propulsion Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN, where he has worked since 2021. Located in Kent, Washington, his responsibilities involve the design, development, and troubleshooting of propulsion systems for aerospace applications.
Previous Engineering Roles at Blue Origin
Before his current role, Vlad served as an In-Space Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN in 2021 for a brief period of 3 months. From 2019 to 2021, he held the position of In-Space Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, managing the development and production processes for propulsion systems.
Experience at Phillips 66
Vlad's tenure at Phillips 66 in Ferndale, WA, included roles such as Heavy Oils I&E Reliability Engineer from 2018 to 2019, and Light Oils Rotating Equipment Engineer from 2016 to 2018. He also completed an internship in 2015. His work primarily focused on reliability engineering, equipment maintenance, and process improvements in the oil industry.
Early Career Positions
Vlad began his career as a CAD Drafter at Terra Power Systems / Littelfuse from 2011 to 2013 in the Bellingham, Washington area. He then advanced to become a Mechanical Design Engineer at Littelfuse from 2013 to 2014, where he was responsible for precise mechanical designs and drafting.
Educational Background
Vlad Belous pursued his academic studies at Bellingham Technical College, earning an AAS in Mechanical Engineering Technology between 2009 and 2011. He then attended Whatcom Community College to obtain an AAS-T in Pre-Engineering from 2012 to 2014. He completed his education at the University of Washington with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2014 to 2016.