Jason Smith
About Jason Smith
Jason Smith is the Director of Data Systems & Controls Engineering at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in software, testing, deployment, and systems engineering.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Jason Smith serves as the Director of Data Systems & Controls Engineering at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been in this position since 2022 and is based in Kent, WA. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing data systems and controls engineering, playing a significant part in the company's aerospace operations.
Previous Positions at BLUE ORIGIN
Jason Smith held various positions at BLUE ORIGIN before becoming the Director of Data Systems & Controls Engineering. From 2020 to 2022, he was the Senior Manager of Software, Testing & Deployment. Prior to that, from 2016 to 2020, he worked as an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer. Each role involved increasing levels of responsibility in engineering and management.
Career at Raytheon
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Jason Smith worked at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems. His roles at Raytheon included Senior Systems Engineer II from 2008 to 2016 and Mechanical Engineer from 2003 to 2009. His career at Raytheon spanned over a decade, where he gained extensive experience in systems and mechanical engineering.
Education Background
Jason Smith attended the University of Washington from 2000 to 2004. During his time at the university, he completed a program that prepared him for a career in engineering. His educational background laid the foundation for his subsequent professional achievements in aerospace and defense industries.