The Art of Network Engineering Rocket Networks Reach For The Stars
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Jul 16, 2025 Lexi Cooper, a Network Integration Engineer at Blue Origin, shares her inspiring journey from disliking her previous job to pioneering rocket networking. She discusses the emotional thrill of watching her work launch into orbit and the unique engineering challenges of aerospace, such as weight constraints and radiation testing. Lexi emphasizes mastering networking fundamentals and the importance of community support in career growth. With her story, she proves that passion and curiosity can take you to extraordinary heights, even beyond Earth.
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Emotional First Rocket Launch
- Lexi Cooper describes the surreal feeling of watching the rocket she worked on launch into orbit for the first time.
- She cried with pride, marking it as a profound emotional milestone in her career.
Discovery via Social Media
- Lexi got discovered through Twitter postings about BGP frustration, leading to her aerospace opportunity.
- Her mentor spotted her passion and reached out, which opened the door at Blue Origin.
Risk Assessment Drives Aerospace Design
- Every engineering decision in aerospace is a calculated risk assessment balancing cost, weight, and resiliency.
- Leadership decisions depend on evaluating complex trade-offs unique to each mission and company.
