Justin Hendrick
About Justin Hendrick
Justin Hendrick is a Software Engineer at Blue Origin with a background in aerospace engineering and experience at Facebook.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Justin Hendrick is a Software Engineer at Blue Origin, based in Kent, Washington, United States. He joined the company in 2020. In his role, Justin combines his software engineering expertise with his knowledge in aerospace engineering to contribute to Blue Origin's mission of enabling humanity to access space.
Previous Work at Facebook
Before joining Blue Origin, Justin Hendrick worked as a Software Engineer at Facebook from 2017 to 2020 in Seattle, Washington. During his time at Facebook, Justin worked on Redex, a compiler tool designed to optimize Android applications. This role allowed him to enhance his software engineering skills and gain valuable experience in large-scale tech environments.
Educational Background
Justin Hendrick holds a Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Washington, which he completed from 2017 to 2020. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Cornell University, studying from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, he attended the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics from 2010 to 2012.
Early Career Experience
In addition to his roles at Blue Origin and Facebook, Justin Hendrick has a diverse early career. He completed internships at AdaCore in 2014 in Lexington, MA, and at Facebook in 2015 in Seattle, WA. He also worked at The Jackson Laboratory as a Co-op Associate in 2013 and as a Summer Student in 2012, both positions located in Bar Harbor, ME.
University of Washington Graduate
Justin Hendrick completed his Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering at the University of Washington. This advanced education provided him with specialized knowledge and skills that he now applies in his role at Blue Origin, helping to bridge the gap between software development and aerospace technology.