Benjamin Yuan
About Benjamin Yuan
Benjamin Yuan is a Human Spaceflight and Autonomous Systems Research and Design Engineer at Blue Origin, with prior experience at Lockheed Martin and a strong educational background in engineering and artificial intelligence from Stanford University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Benjamin Yuan works at BLUE ORIGIN as a Human Spaceflight and Autonomous Systems Research and Design Engineer under the Advanced Development Programs. He has been employed there since 2018, where he operates out of Kent, Washington, United States. His role involves research and development in the domains of human spaceflight and autonomous systems, accelerating innovation in aerospace technology.
Career at Lockheed Martin
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Benjamin Yuan worked at Lockheed Martin as a Staff Software Engineer from 2010 to 2018. Based in Littleton, Colorado, he spent eight years contributing to software engineering projects crucial to the company's aerospace and defense initiatives. Additionally, he served at LOCKHEED MARTIN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER in Palo Alto, California as a Staff Software Engineer from 2006 to 2010, focusing on advanced technology projects.
Education at Stanford University
Benjamin Yuan pursued multiple advanced degrees at Stanford University. He achieved a Master of Science (MS) in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a Degree of Engineer in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, he completed a Professional Program in Artificial Intelligence from 2021 to 2022, further enhancing his expertise in cutting-edge technological fields.
Bachelor's Degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Benjamin Yuan holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This foundational education in aerospace engineering provided him with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for his advanced studies and professional achievements in the aerospace industry.