Jonathon Bevolden, Ba ★ Veteran
About Jonathon Bevolden, Ba ★ Veteran
Jonathon Bevolden is an Engineering Technician 2 at Redwire Space with extensive experience in testing spaceflight hardware. He served in the United States Air Force and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Work at Redwire
Jonathon Bevolden has been employed at Redwire Space as an Engineering Technician 2 since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and scheduling of test support equipment to ensure operational readiness. He also writes and edits standard operating procedures and detailed test reports for engineering projects. His work involves designing and building custom test support equipment, including cabling and circuit boards, which supports the testing of spaceflight hardware.
Education and Expertise
Jonathon Bevolden studied Astronomy at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2008 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in the aerospace industry. He possesses extensive experience in testing spaceflight hardware using advanced equipment, such as vibration tables and thermal vacuum chambers. Additionally, he has skills in troubleshooting complex problems with both test support equipment and flight hardware.
Background
Jonathon Bevolden served in the United States Air Force from 2002 to 2008 as an Environmental and Electrical Systems Craftsman (2A676) at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, South Dakota. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant (E5) during his six years of service. After his military career, he transitioned to various roles, including a position as Financial Aid Supervisor at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2008 to 2013 and as a Senior Customer Advocate at TIAA-CREF from 2014 to 2019.
Professional Experience
Before joining Redwire Space, Jonathon Bevolden held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Financial Aid Supervisor at the University of Colorado Boulder for five years, where he managed financial aid processes. He then transitioned to TIAA-CREF as a Senior Customer Advocate for five years, focusing on customer service and support. Additionally, he served as a Level 1 Coach at CrossFit, Inc. for one year, where he applied his leadership skills in a fitness environment.