Andrew Kd Younger
Senior Technical and Strategic Advisor | Space Biology, Synthetic Biology & Manufacturing
- Role
- Senior Technical Advisor at Blue Jay Advising Llc
- Location
- Arlington, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Kd Younger
Technical leader with deep expertise in space biology, orbital biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and biomanufacturing. Experience spans industry-scale manufacturing, advanced automation, and federal R&D, including senior SETA support to DoD programs exceeding $250M.Known for translating complex biological research into scalable systems and informed decisions, bridging biology, automation, data, and program strategy. Background includes leading process engineering teams, building manufacturing and data infrastructure, and advising senior stakeholders on technical risk, feasibility, and investment priorities.Interested in roles at the intersection of advanced biology, manufacturing, space, and national security, where rigorous technical judgment and systems thinking matter.
Experience
Senior Technical Advisor
Jan 2026 — Present · US
Education
Northwestern University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences
2012 — 2017
University of Rochester
Bachelor’s Degree, Molecular Genetics
2007 — 2011
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