Colton Goss

About Colton Goss

I take ownership of my projects and have excellent attention to detail. I practice machine design, stress analysis, CAD, FEA, effective documentation management, revision control, and integration of electrical subsystems. I am a competent mechanical engineer that can apply theories in a practical manner.You will find I am social and outgoing, not afraid to pickup the phone or call a meeting to get to the bottom of an emerging issue. One of my talents is being scrappy, meaning I will find, vet and manage the necessary resources to execute a vision. From reviewing my resume, please note my experience developing new mechanical designs, selecting prime movers (hydraulic, electric, and diesel), applying Ansys Structural FEA, 3D modeling, performing hand calculations, and drafting.I have the passion, rigor and grit to set and achieve high standards. I put my heart into my work, and I have the persistence necessary to see a project to completion.

Experience

1. Responsible Engineer Iii (Mech Systems)

   Blue Origin

   Jul 2022 — Present · Kent, WA, US

   Console Operations: Provided console support during module validation, hot-fire, and launch operations for New Glenn Mission 1 (B-shift).Testing & Data Acquisition: Led various testing phases, including development, qualification, and acceptance testing. Integrated and operated Dewesoft for test data recording.Mechanical Design: Applied GD & T principles and performed tolerance stack analysis for designs across wide temperature ranges. Executed clean-sheet electric actuator design for flight applications. Performed engineering analysis for bolted joints, hydraulic accumulators, liquid flow rate calculations, orifice selection, motor selection, gear reduction selection, linear actuator motion profiles.Flexible Elements: Managed processes, welds, analysis, and testing for flexible elements and bellows.Documentation & Reviews: Authored and released drawings for Production Flight Hardware, Development Hardware, Ground Hardware, and Research releases. Participated in design reviews.Manufacturing Support: Authored and revised work order instructions to enhance production efficiency and quality.Quality & Rework: Classified, investigated, and dispositioned non-conforming parts, processes, and assemblies.

Education

• Highline College

  A.S., Engineering, Cum Laude

  2009 — 2012

• Raisbeck Aviation High School

  High School

  2004 — 2009

• Seattle University

  B.S. Cum Laude, Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2014