David Gardiner
About David Gardiner
David Gardiner is a Trajectory Design & Optimization Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aerospace engineering and experience at several notable organizations.
Trajectory Design & Optimization Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN
David Gardiner currently works at BLUE ORIGIN as a Trajectory Design & Optimization Engineer. He has been in this role since 2022. BLUE ORIGIN is a prominent private aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company. David's role involves optimizing flight trajectories, ensuring efficient and safe navigation for aerospace missions. His expertise contributes significantly to the development and execution of BLUE ORIGIN's space projects.
Previous Experience at The Aerospace Corporation
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, David Gardiner worked at The Aerospace Corporation as a Trajectory Optimization Engineer from 2020 to 2022. In this position, he specialized in computing and analyzing optimal flight paths for aerospace missions. His work focused on enhancing the performance and safety of spacecraft trajectories, benefiting multiple high-stakes projects with cutting-edge optimization solutions.
Astronautical Engineering Role at MOMENTUS
David Gardiner was employed as an Astronautical Engineer at MOMENTUS from 2019 to 2020, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his eight-month tenure, he was involved in developing propulsion systems and mission planning for space transportation vehicles. His contributions supported MOMENTUS's efforts in providing in-space shuttle services to various satellite operators.
Internships in Aerospace Engineering
David Gardiner accumulated valuable experience through multiple internships in the aerospace industry. He interned at United Launch Alliance (ULA) and L3 Technologies in 2019 and 2018, respectively. At ULA, he gained hands-on experience in launch vehicle systems in the Greater Denver Area, and at L3 Technologies, he worked in Ashburn, VA, focusing on aerospace engineering projects. Additionally, he interned at Local Motors in 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee, contributing to engineering projects related to advanced composites manufacturing.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
David Gardiner's academic background includes both a Master's and a Bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech. He obtained his Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering in 2020. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering in 2019. His education provided him with a strong foundation in theoretical and practical aspects of aerospace engineering, enabling him to excel in his professional roles.