Patrick Wade
About Patrick Wade
Patrick Wade is a Test Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in mechanical and avionics engineering, having worked at various aerospace companies and institutions.
Professional Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Patrick Wade currently holds the position of Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2020. His role involves rigorous testing to ensure the reliability and performance of aerospace systems. His work contributes to BLUE ORIGIN’s mission to enable private human access to space.
Career with Boeing
Patrick Wade worked at Boeing as a Payloads Design Engineer from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure in Renton, he contributed to the design and integration of payload systems for commercial aircraft. His engineering expertise was leveraged to enhance the functionality and efficiency of aircraft payloads.
Role at The Spaceship Company
From 2015 to 2018, Patrick Wade served as a Mechanical Systems and Avionics Test Engineer at The Spaceship Company in Mojave. In this role, he was responsible for testing and validating mechanical and avionics systems, playing a crucial part in the development and safety assurance of commercial spacecraft.
Mechanical Engineer at Centre for Quantum Technologies
In 2015, Patrick Wade worked for four months at the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore as a Mechanical Engineer. His responsibilities included developing mechanical systems that support quantum technology research and applications.
Academic Background in Mechanical Engineering
Patrick Wade earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He also attended Kapiolani Community College from 2008 to 2010. These academic experiences provided him with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices.