Randal Torgerson
About Randal Torgerson
Randal Torgerson is a Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer at Blue Origin with over 20 years of experience in hardware design and engineering.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Randal Torgerson currently serves as a Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, a position he has held since 2020. He contributes his extensive experience in hardware engineering to the company's Kent, Washington location. His responsibilities involve developing and testing avionics hardware systems, with a focus on ensuring reliability and performance for space missions.
Previous Experience at Sonetics
Randal Torgerson worked as a Hardware Engineer at Sonetics from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure at the Lake Oswego, Oregon-based company, he played a vital role in designing and developing hardware solutions focused on ensuring robust communication systems. His work aided the company in delivering reliable products that cater to diverse operational environments.
Professional History with Intel and Nortek Security and Control
Between 2004 and 2006, Randal Torgerson was employed at Intel as a Hardware Engineer, where he was responsible for contributing to various hardware engineering projects. Before his role at Intel, he had been with Nortek Security and Control (formerly 2GIG Technologies, Inc.) from 2011 to 2018, where he held a position as a Hardware Engineer. In these roles, he focused on developing hardware systems, enhancing product functionality, and ensuring high-quality manufacturing and testing standards.
Educational Background in Electrical and Marine Engineering
Randal Torgerson holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University, completed between 1989 and 1992. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, having studied there from 1983 to 1988. Additionally, Torgerson achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marine Engineering from California Maritime Academy, where he studied from 1979 to 1983.
Expertise in Hardware Design and Manufacturing
With over 20 years of experience, Randal Torgerson has developed a broad range of skills in hardware design, specifically in developing, testing, and supporting the manufacturing of analog, high-speed digital, microprocessor, mixed-signal, and RF circuits. He has a high degree of expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT). His thorough understanding of quality standards in hardware design has consistently ensured the creation of reliable and high-performing products.