Zack Bassett
About Zack Bassett
Zack Bassett is a Software Engineer at Blue Origin, specializing in the New Glenn launch vehicle fluid systems.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Zack Bassett currently works at Blue Origin as a Software Engineer, having started in 2020. He is based in Kent, Washington, United States. In his role, Zack develops software applications specifically for the New Glenn launch vehicle fluid systems. His work emphasizes fault tolerant estimation, control, automated testing, and health monitoring.
Previous Experience at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
In 2019, Zack Bassett worked as a Pathways Intern in the Aerodynamics and Propulsion Branch at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, for 3 months. Prior to that, in 2018, he served as a Pathways Intern in the Dynamics and Controls Branch for 7 months at the same institution. These roles provided him with extensive experience in aerodynamics, propulsion, dynamics, and controls.
Experience at NASA Langley Research Center
Zack Bassett held multiple intern positions at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. He was an Aeronautics Research Intern in the Vehicle Analysis Branch in 2017 for 7 months and in the Aeroelasticity Branch in 2016 for 7 months. He also interned as an Aeronautics Research Intern in 2015 for 3 months and as a Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholar (LARSS) in 2014 for 3 months.
Role at Georgia Institute of Technology
Zack Bassett worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2019, focusing on advanced aerospace projects and research. His experience there spanned 2 years, furthering his expertise in aerospace engineering.
Educational Background
Zack Bassett holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, earned between 2017 and 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, completed from 2012 to 2016.