Blake Lewis
About Blake Lewis
Blake Lewis serves as the Safety & Mission Assurance Project Coordinator at Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has worked since 2021, focusing on safeguarding proprietary information and coordinating project efforts for NASA's Lunar Gateway.
Work at Bastion Technologies
Blake Lewis has been employed at Bastion Technologies, Inc. since 2021, serving as the Safety & Mission Assurance Project Coordinator. In this role, he is responsible for safeguarding access to proprietary information related to the Safety Engineering Review Panel and the CP-Hazard system. He provides weekly summaries of Safety & Mission Assurance review items and comments from the team. Additionally, he acts as a Technical Writer, producing White Papers, Instructions, and capturing Official Minutes. His work contributes to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of various projects.
Education and Expertise
Blake Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Space Operations from the same institution, completing his studies in 2023. Additionally, he has an Associate of Science in Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician from the Community College of the Air Force and an EMT-B certification from Piedmont Technical College. This educational background supports his expertise in safety and mission assurance within aerospace projects.
Background in Aerospace and Military
Blake Lewis has a diverse background in aerospace and military service. He served in the United States Air Force as an Avionics Technician from 2012 to 2016 and later as an Avionics Specialist for the Thunderbirds from 2016 to 2019. His experience includes working at SpaceX as a Lead Avionics Technician for five months in 2020 and at Constant Aviation as an Avionics Technician for nine months in 2019. This extensive experience in avionics and safety engineering informs his current role at Bastion Technologies.
Project Coordination Experience
In his role as Safety & Mission Assurance Project Coordinator, Blake Lewis has coordinated project efforts focusing on the Power Propulsion Element of NASA's future Lunar Gateway space station. His responsibilities include reviewing Avionics Data Requirement Deliverables for system safety issues prior to Critical Design Review. This involvement in high-stakes projects highlights his capability in managing safety and mission assurance within complex aerospace environments.
Professional Experience at Amazon
Blake Lewis briefly worked at Amazon as an Area Manager in 2021, where he was employed for eight months in Cleveland, Ohio. This position provided him with experience in management and operational oversight, contributing to his diverse professional background. His time at Amazon complements his technical expertise with skills in team leadership and project management.