Ian Gomez
About Ian Gomez
Ian Gomez is a Systems Engineer at Blue Origin, specializing in autonomy systems for the New Glenn rocket. He has extensive experience in vehicle systems engineering from his previous roles at General Motors and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Ian Gomez is currently a Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, a leading aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. Since 2022, based in Los Angeles, California, Ian has contributed significantly to the development of autonomy systems for the New Glenn rocket. This role includes decomposing system design rationale into lower-level requirements for subsystems, such as engine thrust vector control.
Experience at General Motors
Ian Gomez has a diverse background in systems engineering, particularly in vehicle technology, from his tenure at General Motors. Between 2017 and 2022, Ian participated in various rotational programs, including roles as a Diesel Calibration Engineer, Transmission Calibration Engineer, Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Controls Engineer, and a Model-Based System Engineer. His responsibilities spanned traditional and electric vehicle systems engineering, focusing on areas like misfire engine controls and linear dynamics analysis.
Academic Background and Early Roles
Ian Gomez graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2017. During his time at Stanford, Ian was heavily involved in engineering challenges and research initiatives. He participated in the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Challenge (IREC) and served as a System Integration Engineer. Additionally, Ian co-led the Stanford Student Space Initiative and contributed to research at the Space Rendezvous Laboratory and the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).
High School Education
Ian Gomez attended Cathedral High School College Preparatory in Los Angeles from 2009 to 2013. He graduated with a notable GPA of 4.7, laying a strong academic foundation before pursuing higher education in mechanical engineering at Stanford University.