Michael Kravchenko

Michael Kravchenko is a Materials and Process Engineer with a robust background in aerospace and materials science. Currently, Michael is employed at Blue Origin, focusing on Lunar Transportation and Permanence Programs since June 2024. Previously, Michael held significant roles at Northrop Grumman, providing engineering expertise for aerospace projects from October 2018 to May 2024, and at Aerojet Rocketdyne, contributing to the RS-25 Rocket Engine Program and NASA’s Space Launch System from 2017 to October 2018. Michael's career began at Boeing, where from January 2008 to 2017, efforts were directed towards Space Exploration and Satellite Programs. Early experiences include a process engineer internship at Dow Corning in 2007 and valuable internships at the University of Michigan and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, as well as a Master of Engineering in Materials Science from North Carolina State University.