Wei Du
About Wei Du
Wei Du is a Senior Aerospace Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in avionics software, flight dynamics, and control systems.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Wei Du currently serves as a Sr. Aerospace Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge and experience in aerospace engineering to contribute to the company’s innovative space exploration projects. His responsibilities likely include working on the design, development, and testing of aerospace systems and vehicles.
Previous Positions at Blue Origin
Prior to his current role, Wei Du worked at BLUE ORIGIN as a Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer from 2016 to 2018. During this period, he was based in the Greater Seattle Area and contributed to the navigation and control systems of aerospace vehicles. This role required precision engineering and a thorough understanding of guidance systems.
Tenure at Garmin International
From 2010 to 2016, Wei Du was employed at Garmin International as an Aviation Software & Systems Engineer in Olathe, Kansas. At Garmin, he was involved in the development of avionics embedded software, adhering to DO-178B Level A standards. His work played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of aviation software and systems for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
Educational Background
Wei Du holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University, completed in 2010. He also has an M.S. in Spacecraft Design from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA), achieved in 2007, and a B.S. in Automation from Tsinghua University, obtained in 2004. His academic background has provided him with a robust foundation in aerospace engineering and spacecraft design.
Specialized Skills and Expertise
Wei Du possesses specialized skills in GPS/INS, magnetometer, and attitude heading reference systems. He has expertise in flight test planning and post-flight analysis for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Additionally, he has a strong background in 6-DOF modeling and simulation for aerospace systems. His keen interest in flight dynamics and control was a major focus during his graduate studies.