Keithe Baggett Eaton
About Keithe Baggett Eaton
Keithe Baggett Eaton is a Test & Launch Facilities Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a diverse background in aerospace engineering and education.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Keithe Baggett Eaton currently works at BLUE ORIGIN as a Test & Launch Facilities Systems Engineer. She has been with the company since 2018, operating out of Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, Eaton contributes to the development and management of test and launch facilities, employing her extensive expertise in systems engineering to ensure that operations run smoothly and meet all technical requirements.
Previous Experience at Firefly Aerospace
Keithe Baggett Eaton worked at Firefly Aerospace as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2017 to 2018, based in Austin, Texas. During this period, she engaged in comprehensive systems engineering tasks, including functional analysis, risk assessment, and operational planning, though for a brief period spanning 4 months.
Educational Background
Keithe Baggett Eaton holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Acoustics from Boston University, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, completing her undergraduate studies between 2003 and 2007. These academic credentials laid a strong foundation for her career in aerospace and systems engineering.
Notable Work History
Keithe Baggett Eaton has a diversified professional background. She has worked in various capacities, including roles as a Systems Engineer at EngeniusMicro, Technology Classroom Instructor at Greengate School for Dyslexia, and Propulsion Engineer at Orion Propulsion, Inc. Eaton has also held dual positions at Zero Point Frontiers Corp. as Systems Integration/Owner and Acrylic Painting Instructor at Spirited Art Huntsville. These roles have spanned different facets of engineering, education, and the arts, reflecting her versatile skill set.
Skill Development and Community Engagement
Throughout her career, Keithe Baggett Eaton has developed hardware proficiency, notably as part of a small team that established the MSFC 4670 Test Stand. She has characterized fluid properties of exotic propellants and guided systems assessments and evolution. Eaton is also active in community outreach, particularly with local schools, and officiates secular ceremonies. Outside of her professional and community endeavors, she enjoys playing the piano and has a passion for traveling.