Will Liddicoat
About Will Liddicoat
Will Liddicoat is the Manager of Fluid Systems at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and system design.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Will Liddicoat is currently serving as the Manager of Fluid Systems at BLUE ORIGIN, a position he has held since 2017. He is based in Kent, Washington, United States. In this role, he manages the fluid systems team, particularly for the New Shepard program, contributing to the company's space exploration and technology initiatives.
Experience at Boeing
From 2013 to 2017, Will Liddicoat worked at Boeing as the Design Lead for the 777x Fan Cowl. During his tenure, he was based in Charleston, South Carolina. His role involved leading design initiatives for the aerospace giant, contributing significantly to the development of key aircraft components.
Previous Engineering Roles
Will Liddicoat has held various engineering roles throughout his career. He served as a Systems Engineer at QuEST Global in 2013 for 10 months, a Structural Design Engineer at D3 Technologies from 2011 to 2013 at the Boeing Everett Site in Washington, and a Contractor Engineer Designer at Arnold-Hanafin from 2004 to 2011. He also worked at Hamilton Sundstrand as a Contract Designer for seven years, starting in 2004.
Early Career and Other Positions
Earlier in his career, Will Liddicoat was an Engineering Manager at Aventec from 2003 to 2004 and a Systems Engineer at Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. from 2001 to 2003. He also worked as a Designer at Mecanica Solutions from 2000 to 2001 and as a Liaison Engineer at Bombardier Aerospace from 1997 to 2000.
Educational Background
Will Liddicoat graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering, having completed his studies from 1992 to 1996. His academic background provided a solid foundation in aerospace principles, which has been instrumental throughout his professional career.
Professional Certifications and Skills
Will Liddicoat is certified as a CATIA V5 Instructor, showcasing his advanced proficiency in this CAD software. His expertise spans across flight testing, structural design, and system design, making him a versatile and knowledgeable professional in the aerospace engineering field.