Eric Blood

Eric Blood has significant experience in systems engineering and project management within high-stakes environments, particularly in aerospace and robotics. Notable roles include serving as a Fault Protection Systems Engineer at Waymo, where Eric developed and validated faulted vehicle behaviors for self-driving cars. At Fugro, Eric currently holds the position of Senior System Engineer & Project Manager, overseeing complex projects. Previous experience includes key engineering and management positions at Planetary Resources, Inc., NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Carnegie Mellon University, where Eric contributed to significant projects such as Arkyd-6 and the Mars Science Laboratory. Eric holds multiple degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in the field.