Catherine Nelson

Chief Architect

Catherine (Kate) Nelson is an accomplished Advanced Technology Architect currently serving as Chief Architect at Blue Origin since 2025. With a robust background in RF and microwave electrical engineering, Kate previously held positions including Senior Staff RF Engineer at Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems from 2018 to 2023, and RF Scientist at Orbital Sciences Corporation from 2011 to 2023. Kate earned an MBA from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University. Throughout a career marked by integrity and leadership, Kate has made significant contributions to the aerospace industry.

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Chandler, United States

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