Jonathan Hipps
About Jonathan Hipps
Jonathan Hipps is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in various engineering roles, including positions at Cherokee Nation Red Wing, LLC and PCI Aviation, LLC. He holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has a strong background in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Current Role at Odyssey Systems
Jonathan Hipps serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Odyssey Systems, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves coordinating with U.S. Government agencies, prototype facilities, commercial vendors, and engineering firms. He conducts analyses to support various engineering projects. Additionally, he provides engineering support that applies mechanical engineering principles to address the business and technical needs of Mission Partners in the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Jonathan Hipps worked at several organizations in various engineering capacities. He was a Stress Engineer at Cherokee Nation Red Wing, LLC for seven months in 2022. He also served as a Mechanical Engineer at Southern Perfection Fabrication from 2021 to 2022. His experience includes a position as an Aviation Structural Engineer at PCI Aviation, LLC from 2022 to 2023, where he worked for ten months. His background includes roles as a Quality Engineer, Technician, and Engineering Intern at different companies.
Educational Background in Engineering
Jonathan Hipps has a solid educational foundation in engineering. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in Engineering from Broward College, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida, completing his studies from 2005 to 2011. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University, where he studied from 2013 to 2016.
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Jonathan Hipps has experience in teaching and tutoring. He worked as an Undergraduate Teacher's Assistant at the University of Florida for four months in 2007. Additionally, he served as a Math and Chemistry Tutor at the Learning Resource Center at Broward Community College for ten months from 2004 to 2005. His roles involved supporting students in their academic pursuits and enhancing their understanding of complex subjects.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his engineering roles, Jonathan Hipps has been involved in identifying, managing, mitigating, and addressing technical and program architecture risks. His responsibilities include conducting interoperability analysis and risk assessment. He applies his mechanical engineering expertise to meet the technical needs of various projects, particularly in the defense sector, ensuring that systems are developed and sustained effectively.