Sam Belliel
I’m a systems engineer working at the intersection of energy and climate tech, with experience in complex mechanical and energy systems design.
My focus is building scalable energy systems that address global challenges — from renewable energy deployment to resilient infrastructure and planetary sustainability.
(And yes, keeping the elephants happy matters too.)

Work Experience
2026 — Now
Systems Engineer 3 (R&D) NuScale Power, LLC
Contributing to the development of next-generation nuclear reactor technology by applying systems engineering, MBSE, requirements development, functional allocation, and failure analysis. This work will advance distributed clean energy and heat technologies with global impact.
Remote – Seattle, WA
2024 — Now
Master’s in Regeneration and Sustainable Development
Studying in this multi-disciplinary program at Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá) focused on sustainable business and engineering, while fueling my commitment to climate and biodiversity action and enhancing my Spanish proficiency.
Remote – Bogotá, Colombia
2020 — 2023
Aerospace Systems Engineer 3 at Blue Origin
Gained deep fluid system and system engineering knowledge while contributing to Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, focusing on the umbilicals subsystem.
Kent, WA
2018 — 2020
Aerospace Engineer at Systima Technologies
Led multiple aerospace and mechanical projects from concept to testing, demonstrating my ability to drive projects from inception to completion.
Kirkland, WA
2018 — 2018
English Teacher in Atacames, Ecuador
Taught English literacy and life skills to impoverished youth in rural, coastal Ecuador. This highlighted my public speaking, Spanish proficiency and cultural engagement abilities.
Atacames, Ecuador
2017 — 2018
Airframe Design Engineer at Butler Aerospace and Defense
Performed airframe design work on legacy military helicopters.
West Lafayette, IN
2013 — 2017
Purdue University Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Succeeded Purdue’s rigorous Mechanical Engineering program and accomplished a minor in Astronomy
West Lafayette, IN
