Jasmine Gaston, Ms
About Jasmine Gaston, Ms
Jasmine Gaston is a Propulsion Engineer II at Blue Origin, specializing in Launch Vehicle Engine Integration and Flight Operations, and also serves as part-time faculty at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Company
Jasmine Gaston is currently employed at Blue Origin, where she holds the position of Propulsion Engineer II - Launch Vehicle Engine Integration and Flight Operations. Her role involves providing engineering support for engine integration and flight operations, conducting engine subsystem data reviews, and assessing engine hardware health to evaluate flight readiness. Jasmine's responsibilities also include supporting the development of flight level Concepts of Operations (ConOps), engine specification requirements, and integration procedures.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
As a Propulsion Engineer II at Blue Origin, Jasmine Gaston contributes to the integration and operational functionality of launch vehicle engines. Her job requires extensive travel, approximately 50% of her time, to locations such as Alabama, Washington, Texas, and Florida. She actively participates in engine subsystem data reviews and assesses engine hardware health to ensure they are fit for flight. Additionally, she is involved in developing flight level Concepts of Operations (ConOps), defining engine specification requirements, and crafting integration procedures.
Education and Expertise
Jasmine Gaston has a strong academic background in engineering and mathematics. She earned her Master of Science (MS) in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she obtained her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her education has provided her with a robust foundation in theoretical and practical aspects of propulsion and aerospace engineering.
Previous Experience at NASA
Before joining Blue Origin, Jasmine Gaston worked as an Aerospace Engineer, AST at NASA from 2020 to 2022, based in Huntsville, Alabama. During her tenure at NASA, she was involved in various aerospace engineering projects and gained extensive experience that contributed to her current role.
Academic and Engineering Contributions
In addition to her role at Blue Origin, Jasmine Gaston serves as a part-time faculty member at the University of North Carolina Wilmington since 2021. She also has experience as an Engineering Program Coordinator at the same university from 2016 to 2020. Jasmine has a history of contributing to educational and professional engineering programs, including her role as Program Site Director for the National Society of Black Engineers in 2016, and her previous involvement with North Carolina State University as a tutor and lead evaluator.