Jeff Mays
About Jeff Mays
Jeff Mays is an Avionics Instruments and Guidance Navigation & Controls Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a strong background in aerospace engineering and practical experience from internships at Boeing and Mercedes-Benz.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Jeff Mays has been serving as an Avionics Instruments and Guidance Navigation & Controls Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN since 2020. Located in Kent, Washington, he is responsible for developing and overseeing systems critical to spacecraft functionality. His role involves ensuring the reliability and precision of navigation and control systems, which are essential for successful space missions and exploration.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Jeff Mays gained significant experience at Boeing through various internships. In 2019, he worked as a 737 MAX Aerodynamics Stability & Control Intern in Everett, Washington. Prior to that, he was a 787 Quality Engineering Intern in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2018. His first internship with Boeing was in 2017 as a 777X Thrust Reverser Stress Engineering Intern, also in Charleston. These roles allowed him to develop a strong foundation in aircraft stability, control, and quality engineering.
Foundation in Automotive Engineering
Before delving into aerospace engineering, Jeff Mays worked at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International. He held positions as a MOE VT Co-op and an SCS/QAS Quality Co-op, both in Vance, Alabama, in 2016. These opportunities provided him with experience in quality control and engineering processes in a high-performance automotive environment, broadening his technical expertise.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
Jeff Mays completed his Master's of Science (MS) in Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics at The University of Alabama from 2019 to 2020. He also earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in the same field from the same institution, graduating in 2019 with a 3.96 GPA. His education included graduate-level coursework in Machine Learning and Computational Fluid Dynamics, crucial areas for modern aerospace engineering.
Skills and Technical Proficiencies
Throughout his academic and professional journey, Jeff Mays has developed vital skills in C++ programming and algorithms, essential for avionics engineering. These skills were honed during his undergraduate studies. His solid understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of flight dynamics and control is augmented by his hands-on experience and comprehensive academic background.