Jason Mills
About Jason Mills
Jason Mills is an Avionics Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in sensor selection, testing, and avionics systems for the New Glenn rocket.
Current Title at BLUE ORIGIN
Jason Mills holds the position of Avionics Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, where he has been working since 2018. His responsibilities include selecting and specifying sensors and instrumentation for the New Glenn rocket. Jason is also involved in planning and performing acceptance testing and qualification testing in electronic and environmental labs. Additionally, he writes and verifies installation procedures for avionics systems and troubleshoots and debugs sensor anomalies.
Previous Role at AeroTEC
Prior to his current role, Jason Mills worked as an Instrumentation Engineer at AeroTEC - Aerospace Testing Engineering & Certification L.L.C. from 2017 to 2018. During this period, he was based in the Greater Seattle Area. His work experience at AeroTEC contributed to his foundational knowledge and expertise in aerospace instrumentation engineering.
Educational Background and Early Experience
Jason Mills studied Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering at the University of Washington, where he completed his Bachelor's degree from 2012 to 2016. During his time as a student, Jason gained significant practical experience. He was the Student Propulsion Integration Lead at the University of Washington in 2016 and worked as a Student Research Assistant at the Continuous Rotating Detonation Engine Lab in 2015. He also served as a Student Project Lead at the University of Washington in 2015.
Role as Student Propulsion Integration Lead
In 2016, Jason Mills took on the role of Student Propulsion Integration Lead at the University of Washington for a period of four months. This position involved coordinating and integrating propulsion systems for student-led aerospace projects. His hands-on experience in this role laid the groundwork for his future endeavors in avionics and aerospace engineering.
Early Career as Student Research Assistant
Jason Mills served as a Student Research Assistant at the Continuous Rotating Detonation Engine Lab in 2015 for a duration of three months. His work at the lab involved supporting research activities related to rotating detonation engines, providing him with early exposure to advanced propulsion technologies.