Frontier Aerospace Corporation
Jim McKinnon began their work experience as a Propulsion Design Engineer at Aerojet Rocketdyne in 1987. Jim then went on to establish their own company, Frontier Engineering, in 1998 and served as the Owner until September 2014. In October 2014, they joined Frontier Aerospace Corporation as President and Propulsion Research Engineer, where they focus on developing new technologies in rocket propulsion systems.
Jim McKinnon attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 1982 to 1987. Jim pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering during this period.
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Frontier Aerospace Corporation
Frontier Aerospace Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and was formerly Frontier Engineering, founded in 1997 by Jim McKinnon. Jim's extensive background in rocket propulsion and his desire to have the freedom to innovate and explore new technologies led him to start Frontier.Frontier focuses on conceptualizing, designing and proving-outinnovative in-space and launch system rocket propulsion. They seek out government research grants and contracts as well as invest internal resources to develop innovative technology primarily in the areas of booster rocket engine components, reaction control thrusters, attitude control propulsion systems and deep space exploration thrusters.