Jacob Smith

Jacob Smith is a highly qualified engineering professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and reliability within the aerospace sector. Currently serving as a Principal Build Reliability Engineer at Millennium Space Systems since July 2025, Jacob previously held multiple roles at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory from September 2012 to July 2025, including Hardware Quality Engineer and Corrective Action Program Lead, where responsibilities included managing the corrective actions program aligned with Aerospace Standard 9100. Jacob also contributed expertise as an Institutional Process and Assessment Specialist and a Dimensional Metrology Engineer. Earlier experience includes a Technical Facilities Intern position at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2011. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Quality Assurance from California State University-Dominguez Hills and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.