Scott Born
About Scott Born
Scott Born is the Lead AM Machine Operator at BLUE ORIGIN and serves as the Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Washington Academic Rocketry Network. He has a diverse background in engineering, legal work, and STEM education.
Lead AM Machine Operator at BLUE ORIGIN
Scott Born currently serves as the Lead AM Machine Operator at BLUE ORIGIN, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Kent, Washington, Scott is responsible for overseeing additive manufacturing processes. His role involves managing machine operations to support the company's aerospace projects.
Vice President Board Of Directors at Washington Academic Rocketry Network
Since 2020, Scott Born has been the Vice President of the Board of Directors at the Washington Academic Rocketry Network. This organization focuses on promoting STEM education and sport rocketry. By serving on the board, Scott plays a significant part in advancing educational initiatives related to rocketry.
Founder and Lead Engineer at Jet City Rocket Lab
In 2019, Scott Born founded Jet City Rocket Lab in Everett, Washington. He serves as the Lead Engineer, dedicating his efforts to designing and developing advanced rocket technologies. His work at Jet City aligns with his broader ambitions in aerospace engineering and launch vehicle design.
Educational Background
Scott Born studied at Everett Community College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, where he studied from 2009 to 2012.
Diverse Skill Set and Expertise
Scott Born has a diverse skill set that spans electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, launch vehicle design, and rapid prototyping. He is proficient in C++, fault finding, problem resolution, and electrical schematics drawing. Additionally, Scott has extensive legal experience, including business incorporation, contract drafting and negotiations, legal research, and trial defense preparation.