Jeff Colwell
About Jeff Colwell
Jeff Colwell is an Avionics Hardware Design/Test Engineer at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in electronic controller design and testing for space engines.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Jeff Colwell currently holds the position of Avionics Hardware Design/Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2018 and is based in Kent, Washington, United States. His responsibilities include contributing to the development of avionics controllers, specifically for the BE-3PM rocket engine. Colwell's role involves creating and implementing Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and Qualification Test Procedures (QTP) for avionics systems and ensuring the integration of avionics hardware with vehicle systems complies with manufacturing guidelines.
Previous Experience at Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Jeff Colwell worked as a Failure Analysis Supervisor at Crane Aerospace & Electronics from 2017 to 2018. During his one-year tenure in Redmond, Washington, United States, he supervised failure analysis to ensure the reliability of aerospace and electronics components. His role was pivotal in diagnosing issues and improving system reliability.
Power Conversion Design Engineer at Intel Corporation
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Jeff Colwell was a Power Conversion Design Engineer at Intel Corporation. He worked there from 2007 to 2016, for a total of nine years, in DuPont, Washington, United States. Colwell was primarily responsible for designing power conversion systems, which are crucial for various Intel products.
Education and Certification
Jeff Colwell has a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering. He earned his Electrical Engineering degree from Central Washington University, completing his studies there from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate from the University of Washington in 2011 after an 11-month program, further enhancing his qualifications in the field.