Alex St. Clair
About Alex St. Clair
Alex St. Clair is an Avionics Systems Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in advanced development programs with a background in electrical and computer engineering and astrodynamics.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Alex St. Clair currently works at Blue Origin as an Avionics Systems Engineer II in the Advanced Development Programs. This role began in 2022 and is based in Renton, Washington. The position focuses on the development of sophisticated avionics systems for advanced aerospace projects.
Previous Roles at Blue Origin
Alex has held multiple roles at Blue Origin, demonstrating a progressive career in the company. From 2021 to 2022, Alex served as an Avionics Systems Engineer in Advanced Development Programs, primarily focusing on high-tech avionics systems. Prior to that, from 2020 to 2021, Alex was part of the New Graduate Rotation Program as an Avionics Software Engineer, based in Kent, Washington.
Experience at Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
Between 2018 and 2020, Alex St. Clair worked at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics as a Graduate Research Assistant in Atmospheric Science, specializing in embedded systems design. Alex had previously worked there from 2017 to 2018 as a Student Research Assistant focused on flight software. These roles were based in Boulder, Colorado.
Educational Background
Alex obtained a Master of Science in Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing the program between 2018 and 2020. Prior to that, Alex earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the same institution, where studies were completed from 2014 to 2018.
Other Professional Experience
Alex has also worked as an Engineering Intern, Reliability at The Spaceship Company in 2018 as part of the Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship. Additionally, Alex spent 2 years from 2015 to 2017 at the Colorado Space Grant Consortium as the Lead Flight Software Engineer, and another year as a Systems Engineer from 2014 to 2015. Alex also had a brief stint as an intern at KNS Communications Consultants in 2014.
Personal Interests and Certifications
Beyond engineering, Alex has recently obtained an Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving certification. This achievement reflects a broader passion for exploration, aligning with a strong interest in space exploration and the challenge of sending payloads into space. Alex enjoys problem-solving and learning in self-directed environments, thriving in roles that value innovation and continuous improvement.