Reed Hamilton
About Reed Hamilton
Reed Hamilton is a Software Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in software development and leadership roles in the aviation and aerospace industry.
Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN
Reed Hamilton is currently a Software Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN. In this role since 2022, he operates in the Greater San Diego Area. His position involves contributing to aerospace projects, leveraging his software engineering skills and extensive experience in the aviation and aerospace industry. His responsibilities include developing, testing, and maintaining software systems to support the company's mission of enabling private space travel.
Previous Experience at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Reed Hamilton worked at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for four years in the Greater San Diego Area. Initially hired as a Software Developer from 2018 to 2020, he was later promoted to Software Developer II, holding this position until 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to software projects in the aeronautical sector, involving extensive programming in languages such as C++, C, and Python.
Education in Computer Science
Reed Hamilton pursued his academic career in computer science through multiple institutions. He is currently enrolled at Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, working towards a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, which he began in 2020. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from San Diego State University-California State University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he attended Nanyang Technological University, completing coursework in Computer Science in 2017.
Early Career and Leadership Roles
Early in his career, Reed Hamilton held various positions that showcased his leadership skills and technical abilities. He served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Edwards Bioinformatics Lab, and was a Vice Chairman at the Association for Computing Machinery from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as a College Advisor at Apple for nine months prior to entering the aviation and aerospace industry. These roles helped him build a strong foundation in computer science and project management.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Reed Hamilton brings a robust set of technical skills to his roles in software engineering. He is proficient in several programming languages including C++, C, and Python. Additionally, he has a solid understanding of Unix systems, which is crucial for developing and maintaining software applications. His expertise has been honed through various positions in the technology and aerospace sectors, culminating in his current role at BLUE ORIGIN.