Brandon Akers
About Brandon Akers
Brandon Akers is a Responsible Engineer in Avionics at Blue Origin with extensive experience in electrical engineering and applications support across multiple high-profile companies.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Brandon Akers is currently serving as the Responsible Engineer for Avionics at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been in this role since 2018 and operates out of Kent, WA. His work primarily focuses on ensuring the reliability and functionality of avionics systems in various aerospace projects.
Previous Experience at Monolithic Power Systems
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Brandon worked as an Applications Engineer for Key Customers at Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. His role was based in Seattle, WA, where he provided technical support and solutions for important clients, particularly focusing on power solutions and customer engagements.
Technical Leadership at ON Semiconductor
From 2006 to 2016, Brandon Akers held a pivotal role at ON Semiconductor as a Technical Team Lead and Principal Applications Engineer. He was based in Portland, OR, where he led technical teams and provided deep technical support for multi-phase digital power products. His key clients included industry giants such as Microsoft and Intel. His efforts led to significant design wins, including those for Xbox One X (Scorpio), Azure Cloud, and Intel VR13.HC, collectively contributing to $60M annually.
Early Engineering Roles
Brandon Akers started his engineering career at Lucent Technologies as a Design Engineer from 2000 to 2002 in Dallas, TX. He then moved to Celestica, where he also worked as a Design Engineer from 2003 to 2004. Subsequently, he worked as a Field Applications Engineer at Fairchild Semiconductor from 2004 to 2006, and further advanced his career as Technical Team Lead/Principal Applications Engineer at ON Semiconductor until 2016.
Education Background in Electrical Engineering
Brandon Akers has a strong academic foundation in Electrical Engineering. He achieved his BS from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, studying from 1996 to 1998. He then completed his MS in Electrical Engineering at The Ohio State University from 1998 to 2000. Prior to these, he was a matriculate student at George Mason University from 1994 to 1996.