Jacob Balaj
About Jacob Balaj
Jacob Balaj serves as the Lead Systems Integration and Test Engineer at Masten Space Systems, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in integration and testing from previous roles at Virgin Orbit, SpaceX, and the United States Marine Corps.
Work at Masten Space Systems
Jacob Balaj has been employed at Masten Space Systems since 2020, where he currently holds the position of Lead Systems Integration and Test Engineer. His role involves overseeing the integration and testing of systems, ensuring that all components function together effectively. He has accumulated four years of experience in this position, contributing to projects based in Mojave, California.
Previous Experience at Virgin Orbit
Before joining Masten Space Systems, Jacob Balaj worked at Virgin Orbit from 2018 to 2020 as an Integration and Test Engineer. In this role, he was responsible for the integration and testing processes, contributing to the development of launch systems. His tenure at Virgin Orbit lasted for two years and took place in Long Beach, California.
Experience at SpaceX
Jacob Balaj's career includes a position at SpaceX, where he served as a Final Integration and Test/Refurbishment Engineer from 2016 to 2018. During his two years at SpaceX, located in Hawthorne, California, he was involved in the final integration and testing phases of spacecraft, ensuring they met quality and performance standards.
Background with the United States Marine Corps
Jacob Balaj began his professional journey in the United States Marine Corps, where he worked as an Avionics Quality Assurance specialist from 2011 to 2016. His five years of service included assignments in Okinawa, Japan, and Jacksonville, North Carolina. In this role, he focused on maintaining and ensuring the quality of avionics systems.
Education and Expertise
While specific educational details are not provided, Jacob Balaj's extensive experience in systems integration and testing across multiple aerospace companies indicates a strong background in engineering principles and practices. His roles have equipped him with expertise in avionics, quality assurance, and systems testing.