Jess Gingrich currently serves as a Director and Lead Research Engineer at USAA, focusing on innovative technologies and applied research to support military families since April 2014. Previously, Jess worked at Southwest Research Institute from June 2003 to May 2014 as a Principal Engineer, managing projects for the Department of Energy and commercial clients aimed at enhancing engine and vehicle efficiency. Notably, Jess held the role of Project Manager for advanced engine projects, earning an R&D 100 award for a novel ignition system, and holds multiple patents and patents pending related to engine systems. Jess began a career as a Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado State University while earning a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Mathematics from Texas Lutheran University.
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