Patrick Klein
About Patrick Klein
Patrick Klein is an Aerospace Software Engineer II at Blue Origin with extensive experience in embedded development and high-performance test frameworks.
Current Employment at Blue Origin
Patrick Klein currently holds the position of Aerospace Software Engineer II at Blue Origin. He started this role in 2020 and works in Kent, Washington. His responsibilities involve working on mission-critical systems within the aerospace industry. His work focuses on areas like embedded development, where he has significant expertise, including Linux kernel drivers and developing high-performance test frameworks.
Previous Experience at Blue Origin
Before his current role, Patrick Klein worked at Blue Origin as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020 in Kent, Washington. During his tenure as a Software Engineer, he contributed to various software projects pivotal to the company's aerospace missions.
Past Role at Virgin Orbit
Patrick Klein was employed at Virgin Orbit as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019 in Long Beach, CA. His responsibilities included developing and maintaining software systems essential for Virgin Orbit's aerospace endeavors.
Education and Certifications
Patrick Klein has amassed a diverse educational background. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, earned between 2011 and 2015. Additionally, he completed a Nanodegree in Self-Driving Car Engineering from Udacity from 2017 to 2018. He further enhanced his skills by attending LaunchCode, where he studied Software Engineering from 2018.
Early Career and Additional Experience
Before transitioning into aerospace software engineering, Patrick Klein held roles in various other industries. He worked as a Data Analyst at Leapforce from 2016 to 2017 in Seattle, WA, and as an AppleCare Advisor at Apple from 2013 to 2014 in Boulder, CO. He also has the distinction of graduating with high honors from Frenchtown High School, where he studied from 2007 to 2011.