Nima Jamshidi
About Nima Jamshidi
Nima Jamshidi is a Senior Avionics Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in electrical and avionics engineering, having previously worked at Raytheon, Mechtronic Solutions, Inc., Honeywell, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Education and Expertise
Nima Jamshidi holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from The University of New Mexico, achieved between 2004 and 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Purdue University, completed from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The University of New Mexico in 1970. His academic background provides a solid foundation in both electrical and computer engineering.
Professional Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Since 2019, Nima Jamshidi has been serving as a Senior Avionics Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, he worked as a member of the launch crew in the Engineering Back Room, focusing on Avionics Hardware for the New Shepard vehicle. He has also mentored junior engineers and led a Root Cause Analysis team. His contributions include qualifying FAA critical hardware units and being recognized with a team award for delivering in-cabin high-resolution video for the New Shepard vehicle.
Career at Raytheon
From 2017 to 2019, Nima Jamshidi worked as a Senior Electrical Engineer II at Raytheon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His role at Raytheon involved advanced electrical engineering tasks and responsibilities, contributing to projects and developments within the company.
Previous Roles in Electrical Engineering
Prior to joining Raytheon, Nima held positions at multiple firms. He was an Electrical Engineer at Mechtronic Solutions, Inc. from 2016 to 2017, also in Albuquerque, NM. Before this, he served as an Electrical Engineer at Honeywell from 2008 to 2016. He began his career in the field as a Junior Scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory from 2004 to 2008.
Mentorship and Project Leadership
Throughout his career, Nima Jamshidi has demonstrated a strong commitment to mentorship and project leadership. At BLUE ORIGIN, he has provided guidance to junior engineers, ensuring their technical expertise in avionics engineering. He also led a Root Cause Analysis team to address hardware failures and was instrumental in the qualification of FAA critical hardware units, showcasing his project management capabilities.