Amrit Nam Khalsa, Eit
About Amrit Nam Khalsa, Eit
Amrit Nam Khalsa is an Avionics System Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in systems engineering and integration, holding a TS/SCI clearance.
Avionics System Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN
Amrit Nam Khalsa currently serves as an Avionics System Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. Since 2021, based in Kent, Washington, he has utilized his expertise to contribute to the development and integration of advanced avionics systems. His role involves working on both mechanical and electrical spacecraft systems, focusing heavily on system requirement development and verification. This position sees him part of a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment dedicated to space exploration and innovation.
Previous Systems Engineering Roles at Northrop Grumman
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Amrit Nam Khalsa worked at Northrop Grumman, where he held two significant roles. From 2020 to 2021, he was a System Engineer in Redondo Beach, California, contributing to the development and testing of complex aerospace systems. Prior to this, from 2018 to 2020, he served as an Ordnance Engineer and Systems Integration and Test Engineer, also based in Redondo Beach. In these roles, he gained extensive experience in systems integration and testing, enhancing his ability to derive solutions from high-level system requirements.
Education and Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Amrit Nam Khalsa has a robust educational background in mechanical engineering. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University, studying from 2013 to 2018. During his time at university, he developed foundational knowledge and skills that have been critical to his subsequent engineering roles. Additionally, his involvement as a Structures Engineer/Integration Lead for the OSU High Altitude Rocket Team provided him with practical experience in high-pressure project environments.
Engineering Internships and Early Experience
In the early stages of his career, Amrit Nam Khalsa gained valuable experience through several internships. In 2017, he interned as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Leatherman Tool Group in Portland, Oregon, for five months. Before that, he worked as a Project Engineering Intern at Armstrong World Industries in St. Helens, Oregon, also for five months in 2016. His earliest internship was with EAST WEST TEA COMPANY, LLC as a Mechanical Engineering Intern for one month in Springfield, Oregon in 2014. These internships provided him with hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of engineering principles in a variety of settings.
Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Amrit Nam Khalsa holds a TS/SCI clearance, indicating a high level of trust and responsibility in handling sensitive information. This clearance underscores his capability to work on highly confidential projects, often requiring stringent security measures. It is a testament to his reliability and dedication to maintaining security protocols in his professional roles.