Chris Sembroski
About Chris Sembroski
Chris Sembroski is an avionics engineer at Blue Origin with a diverse background in aerospace and data analytics, including participation in the Inspiration4 mission.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Chris Sembroski serves as an Avionics Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Kent, Washington, United States. In his role, Chris is involved in the design, development, and maintenance of avionics systems for aerospace applications.
Previous Role at DB Engineering Inc.
In 2022, Chris Sembroski worked as a Senior Analytics Engineer at DB Engineering Inc. for three months. Based in Redmond, Washington, his responsibilities included utilizing analytical tools and methodologies to optimize engineering processes and improve system performance.
Background in Aerospace and Engineering
Chris Sembroski's career spans multiple esteemed organizations. He served as a Fault Detection & Diagnostics Lead at Lockheed Martin from 2021 to 2022 in Everett, Washington. Earlier, he worked at ATS Automation, Inc. as a Service Technician Level III for seven years and at Inspiration4 as a Commercial Astronaut in 2021. His early technical background includes roles as Air Transportation Journeyman in the US Air Force Reserve and Missile and Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Journeyman in the US Air Force.
Education and Academic Background
Chris Sembroski studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics. He also holds an Associate of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Community College of the Air Force. Both of these educational pursuits took place between 1970 to 2007. Additionally, he attended the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics from 1995 to 1997.
Participation in Inspiration4 Mission
Chris Sembroski was part of Inspiration4, the first all-civilian spaceflight, in 2021. The mission aimed to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His participation highlighted his passion for spaceflight and his humanitarian efforts towards significant causes.