Jake Ostien
About Jake Ostien
Jake Ostien is the Manager of Systems Engineering at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in mechanical and electrical systems engineering.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Jake Ostien holds the position of Manager, Systems Engineering at Sandia National Laboratories. He began his current role in 2022 and is based in Livermore, California. His responsibilities include organizing planning, development, and integration with Department of Defense customers to support the Department of Energy's national security mission.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Prior to his current role, Jake Ostien served in various positions at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2019 to 2022, he was Manager, Mechanics of Materials. Before that, he worked as a Computational Mechanics Engineer from 2015 to 2019. He also served a previous term as Manager, Mechanics of Materials from 2014 to 2015, and as Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer from 2013 to 2014. His initial long-term role was as Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer from 2003 to 2013, following an internship as an Engineering Sciences Summer Institute Intern in 2002.
Early Career Internships
Jake Ostien began his professional journey with several internships. He interned at Delphi as a Summer Intern for three months in both 2000 and 2001 in the Saginaw, Michigan Area. Additionally, he interned at Dow Corning in Midland, MI, first for four months in 1997 and then for two months in 1996.
Educational Background
Jake Ostien obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Scientific Computing from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He also holds an MSME in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, completed in 2002. Prior to this, he earned a BSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2001. He began his academic journey with a BA in Physics from Kalamazoo College, which he completed in 1998.
Expertise in Mechanical and Electrical Systems Engineering
Jake Ostien has extensive experience in both mechanical and electrical systems engineering, with an emphasis on stockpile sustainment and maintenance activities. He has a deep involvement in state of health assessments as part of his systems engineering responsibilities. His work is closely aligned with national security missions, supporting the Department of Energy through collaboration with Department of Defense customers.