Tim Plass
About Tim Plass
Tim Plass is a Senior RF Communications System Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in RF communication systems design, including work on reusable rocket stages and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Company
Tim Plass is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN, working as a Senior RF Communications System Engineer since 2020. BLUE ORIGIN is a prominent aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company based in Kent, WA.
Title
Tim Plass holds the position of Senior RF Communications System Engineer, specializing in the design and implementation of RF communication systems. His work primarily focuses on solutions for reusable rocket stages.
Education and Expertise
Tim Plass has a robust educational background in Electrical Engineering. He earned his MS from Stanford University and his BS from the University of California, Davis. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Science degree in Engineering from the College of the Siskiyous. His expertise lies in RF communication systems design, reliability engineering, and R&D.
Background
Tim Plass has an extensive career spanning multiple roles in RF and communications engineering. His experience includes positions at PAE ISR, LLC, Insitu Inc., Smiths Microwave, VelociMAX Wireless, the Office of Mine Safety and Health Research, General Dynamics C4 Systems, Agilent Technologies, HP, and ARGOSystems. His work has ranged from RF communications for unmanned aerial vehicles to mine safety research.
Achievements
Tim Plass has made numerous contributions to the field of RF communications. At Insitu Inc., he worked on RF systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. As the owner of VelociMAX Wireless, he focused on advancing wireless communication technologies. His role at the Office of Mine Safety and Health Research, NIOSH, highlighted his impact on mine safety through RF engineering.