Jordi Paredes Garcia

Jordi Paredes Garcia is an accomplished aerospace engineer with extensive experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex aerospace projects. Currently serving as Alpha Chief Engineer and First Stage Responsible Engineer at Firefly Aerospace since May 2020, Jordi previously held key positions at Astra, including Upper Stage Responsible Engineer and Upper Stage Structures Product Owner, effectively overseeing the lifecycle of upper stage development for multiple rockets. Notably, Jordi has a strong background with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where leadership roles involved overseeing multidisciplinary teams on significant projects like the Mars InSight Mission and participating in various specialized teams, providing expertise in propulsion systems and high vacuum technologies. Jordi founded MicroConsultingGroup, providing strategic advice to small and medium enterprises, and possesses advanced degrees in business engineering, aerospace engineering, and mechanical engineering from prestigious institutions.