Jared Smith
About Jared Smith
Jared Smith is a Principal Mission and Concept Analyst at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and concept development.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Jared Smith is currently serving as the Principal Mission and Concept Analyst at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington, United States. In this role, which he has held since 2021, he focuses on leading small teams through rapid analyses to identify and prioritize the most promising concepts in the aerospace field. His responsibilities include creating products such as trade studies, sensitivity evaluations, preliminary mass and budget estimates, and concepts of operations planning.
Previous Experience at Airborne Systems
Prior to his current role, Jared Smith worked at Airborne Systems as a Systems Engineer from 2014 to 2020 in Santa Ana, CA. During his tenure of six years, he gained significant experience in system engineering tasks related to aerospace technologies. This role involved him deeply in the design and integration of airborne systems, contributing to his broad expertise in aerospace engineering.
Professional Background and Roles
Jared Smith has held multiple significant positions throughout his extensive career. He worked at SPARTA, Inc., a Parsons Company, as a Sr. Engineer from 2010 to 2013 in El Segundo, CA. Earlier, he served as a Sr. Engineer/Analyst at Andrews Space from 2003 to 2009, contributing to various projects in Huntington Beach, CA, Promentory, UT, and Seattle, WA. From 1987 to 2003, he was with Boeing in Seattle and Los Angeles, taking on roles as a Sr. Engineer. Additionally, he started his career at Raisbeck Group and AirMods NW as a certified general aviation maintenance technician from 1986 to 1987.
Educational Background
Jared Smith holds a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Washington, where he studied from 1985 to 1987. He also holds an Associate degree in Aerospace Technology from South Seattle College, which he attended from 1983 to 1994. His education laid a solid foundation for his expertise in aerospace engineering and technology.
Technical Expertise and Tools
Jared Smith is proficient in a variety of design and analysis tools integral to aerospace engineering. These include NASA’s MicroMeteoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD) and ESA’s SPace Environment Information System (SPENVIS). His extensive experience in developing and evaluating next-generation concepts positions him as a leader in innovative space architecture.