Patrick Rye
About Patrick Rye
Patrick Rye is the Director of Systems & Verification for New Glenn Avionics at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in software engineering and avionics systems.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Patrick Rye holds the position of Director of Systems & Verification for New Glenn Avionics at Blue Origin since 2021. In this role, he oversees the development and maintenance of test environments used for validation and verification of New Glenn's avionics. He is also responsible for specifying and configuring the New Glenn Launch Vehicle’s Avionics platform. Based in Kent, Washington, Patrick's duties include the verification of avionics subsystems, components, and software relevant to the New Glenn project.
Previous Experience at Blue Origin
Prior to his current role, Patrick Rye served as a Software System Engineer at Blue Origin from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he was involved in various projects that aided in the development and enhancement of software systems essential for the success of Blue Origin's missions. His work was based in Kent, Washington.
Career at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Before joining Blue Origin, Patrick Rye accrued significant experience at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. From 2014 to 2019, he was a Senior Software Engineer (Lead, Supervisor) in Poway, CA. Before that, he held the position of Software Engineer (Lead) from 2010 to 2014, also in Poway. Patrick’s journey at General Atomics began in 2007 as a Software Engineer in Rancho Bernardo, CA, a role he held for three years. His positions involved leading and supervising software engineering projects critical to the company's aerial systems.
Educational Background
Patrick Rye holds a Master's Degree in Materials Engineering from UC San Diego, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. Before that, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from UC San Diego, completing this program in 2003. His educational background provided a strong foundation in both engineering and physics, which has been instrumental in his professional career.