Jacob Pate
About Jacob Pate
Jacob Pate is an Integration Engineer III and Avionics Development Technician at Blue Origin, specializing in avionics development and harness inspection for the 'New Glenn' rocket and Blue Engines.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Jacob Pate is currently employed as an Integration Engineer III / Avionics Development Technician at BLUE ORIGIN. Since 2020, he has been involved in various avionics development activities in Kent, WA. His responsibilities at BLUE ORIGIN include supporting testing at NASA's Space Environment Complex (SEC) facility, focusing on the avionics hardware for the 'New Glenn' rocket, and Blue Engines.
Previous Experience at Blue Origin
Before his current role, Jacob Pate served in various positions at BLUE ORIGIN. He was an Integration Engineer II / Avionics Technician for nine months in 2020, and prior, an Avionics Hardware Technician for three months from 2019 to 2020. All roles were based in Kent, WA, contributing to different aspects of avionics hardware and integration.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jacob Pate has honed a variety of technical skills throughout his career. He specializes in harness inspection, builds, rework, modification, and repair. He is proficient in PCB inspection, rework, modification, and repair, and experienced in BGA installation using Kurtz Ersa equipment. Additionally, he utilizes Creo for part and WID drafting, as well as 3D printing, and manages over 500 pieces of calibrated equipment, demonstrating his broad technical capabilities.
Education Background
Jacob Pate attended Maricopa Community Colleges, where he completed his General Studies from 2008 to 2010. This foundation helped him gain the knowledge and set the stage for his subsequent technical and engineering roles in various industries.
Work Experience Prior to Blue Origin
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Jacob Pate gathered extensive experience in different capacities. He worked as an RF Technician at Comtech EF Data for six months from 2018 to 2019 in Tempe, AZ. Additionally, he spent several years at PCT International, Inc., holding roles such as Lab Technician, Customer Service Representative, and Shipping & Receiving from 2011 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he managed Pate Family Farms as a Partner/Manager from 2009 to 2011 in Pinal County, AZ.