John Breen

John Breen is an experienced engineer specializing in launch vehicle operations, currently serving as Launch Vehicle Operations Engineer III for Blue Origin, focusing on umbilicals since August 2023. Prior to this role, John held positions as Mechanical Engineer II and Mechanical Engineer at Jacobs, where responsibilities included leading technician groups during Artemis 1 operations, developing work documents for mechanical systems, and ensuring readiness for NASA's Space Launch System. Earlier experience includes a production engineering internship at Professional Aircraft Accessories. John holds a Master of Science in Space Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, both from the Florida Institute of Technology.