Ryan Lupinski
About Ryan Lupinski
Ryan Lupinski is an Avionics Engineer II at Blue Origin, specializing in the testing and validation of avionics hardware and software. He has extensive experience in hardware engineering and has previously worked at dSPACE Inc. and Consumers Energy.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Ryan Lupinski is currently employed as an Avionics Engineer II at Blue Origin. Since joining the company in 2019, he has been instrumental in supporting the testing and validation of avionics hardware and software in the New Shepard Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) lab. His role includes developing and communicating sensor and actuator simulation plans for analog and digital signals using high-level system block diagrams and electrical schematics. He also formalizes interface control documents for avionics subsystems and assemblies.
Previous Experience at dSPACE Inc.
Before his current role, Ryan Lupinski worked at dSPACE Inc. in Wixom, Michigan. His tenure at dSPACE Inc. spanned multiple roles from 2014 to 2019. He began as a Hardware Engineer I for two years, then advanced to Hardware Engineer II, a role he held for three years. In 2019, he briefly served as a Sr. HIL Hardware Engineer I. During his time there, he led a criteria-driven, qualitative-point-weighted trade study to identify the next generation HIL hardware architecture and implemented design and process improvements to legacy HIL systems to enhance troubleshooting and increase system uptime.
Educational Background
Ryan Lupinski holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Michigan State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His academic background laid the foundation for his subsequent career in avionics and hardware engineering. Michigan State University is known for its robust engineering programs, which undoubtedly contributed to Ryan's technical expertise.
Early Career and Other Roles
Ryan Lupinski's early career includes diverse roles. He worked as a Cooperative Assistant at Consumers Energy for five months in 2013, providing him with early industry exposure. From 2010 to 2013, he worked as a barista at Starbucks in Okemos, MI. This role likely helped him develop customer service skills and work ethic, complementing his technical capabilities later in his engineering career.