Rick Krause

Rick Krause is a seasoned aerospace professional with extensive experience in systems engineering and project management. Currently serving as Director and Senior Principal Aerospace Systems Engineer at Blue Origin since January 2022, Rick has previously held significant roles at Ball Aerospace from November 2002 to January 2022, including Systems Integration and Test Execution Lead and Sr. Project Engineer. Prior experience includes positions at Hughes Space & Communication/Boeing, where Rick worked as a Platform Systems Engineer, and at Hughes Space and Communications as Systems Integration and Test Manager. Rick holds a Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Stanford University, a Master of Science in Space Systems Management from Webster University, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Fresno State.