Santos A.
Aerospace | R&D | Opportunistic Learner | Definite Optimist | United States Marine
- Role
- Avionics Test Engineer, Engines Development at Blue Origin
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Santos A.
I lead complex projects at the intersection of engineering, aerospace, and defense, where precision, process, and performance matter. With experience across the military and private sector, I bring disciplined execution, technical depth, and mission clarity to every challenge. From flight hardware and integrated test campaigns to advanced prototyping and operational fielding, I translate technical complexity into decisive action. Whether leading cross-functional teams, validating mission-critical hardware, or accelerating technology adoption, I bring structure to chaos and momentum to vision.
Experience
Avionics Test Engineer, Engines Development
Feb 2024 — Present · Kent, WA, US
Manage and maintain the functions of various hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) engine programs.• Test and validate rocket engine units under test (UUT).• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults within the HIL at the electrical, mechanical and software level.• Utilized UEI PowerDNA for troubleshooting, programming, and testing electrical subsystems.• Created and redlined Block Interface Diagrams (BIDs) using VIZIO, and used Creo for CAD-related tasks.• Deployed configurations for Hardware-in-the-Loop systems using GitLab, supporting version control and test environment management.
Education
Palomar College
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
2015 — 2017
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training
Associate of Science - AS, Electrical Engineering
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional, PMP, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
2019 — 2022
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Project Management
Lean Six Sigma Program
Green Belt Course, Lean Six Sigma
2020 — 2020
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