Jonathan G.

Jonathan G. has diverse work experience in the aerospace industry. Jonathan started their career as a Propulsion Technician at SpaceX, where they assembled and tested various propulsion components. Jonathan then moved on to work as a Propulsion Development Engineer, responsible for component development, design, analysis, and testing on SpaceX's Crew and Cargo Dragon spacecraft.

Jonathan later joined Northrop Grumman as a Post-Production Engineer, where they were responsible for upgrading, repairing, and retrofitting components and subsystems of F/A-18 aircraft. Jonathan also supported government customers in assessing aircraft anomalies and extending the service life of F/A-18s.

After that, Jonathan worked at Virgin Orbit as a Senior Propulsion Design & Analysis Engineer, focusing on the upper stage propulsion system of Launcher One. Jonathan conducted detailed layout and design of fluid systems, performed analysis, and supported manufacturing and integration. Jonathan also served as the Manager of Propulsion Stage Systems, leading a team responsible for developing propellant and pressurization systems.

More recently, Jonathan worked as the Head of Vehicle Engineering at ABL Space Systems, leading the development of RS1 launch vehicle fluid systems. Jonathan was involved in system design, analysis, tool development, manufacturing, and integrated testing.

Currently, Jonathan works at Varda Space Industries as a Principal Propulsion Engineer, where they are involved in undisclosed work.

Overall, Jonathan G. has demonstrated expertise in propulsion engineering, fluid systems design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing.

Jonathan G. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California.