Alice Watts
About Alice Watts
Alice Watts is the Astronaut Experience Engineering Liaison at Blue Origin, with a background in mechanical and automotive engineering. She has previously worked at Apple, Porsche, Tesla, SpaceX, Ford, and Moog.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Alice Watts serves as the Astronaut Experience Engineering Liaison at Blue Origin since 2017. Based in Kent, Washington, she acts as the single point of contact for all technical topics related to astronaut and customer experience. Her responsibilities include overseeing manifesting and flight suits, supporting training center operations, and managing hospitality for astronaut experiences. Additionally, she plays a crucial role in readiness reviews, astronaut intake processes, and general launch campaign scheduling.
Previous Experience at Apple
Before joining Blue Origin, Alice Watts worked as a Product Designer at Apple from 2015 to 2017. During her tenure in Sunnyvale, CA, she contributed to Apple's innovative product designs, gaining valuable experience in the tech industry which later complemented her role in the aerospace sector.
Academic Background in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Alice Watts pursued higher education at Hochschule Esslingen - University of Applied Sciences, where she studied Design and Development in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, earning her Master's Degree in 2015. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology in 2013.
Early Career and Internships
Alice Watts' career includes several internships and co-op positions at prominent companies. These include roles at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Tesla Motors, Space Exploration Technologies, Ford Motor Company, and Moog. These positions offered her diverse experiences in various engineering domains, from body-in-white R&D to powertrain engineering and product design.