Jesse Rivera, a Senior Engineer with deep experience in composite materials development and physical & mechanical materials property testing, is a well-known name in the materials and process engineering industry. He has an educational background from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and is a strong team leader, project management, & operations professional that uses a first principles approach to problem-solving.

Jesse has held many prestigious positions throughout his career. He is currently associated with Hyundai Motor Group as a Materials & Process Engineering - Urban Air Mobility Division. Previously, he was instrumental in leading First Principles Consulting Group as a Principal Consultant, leading Pacific Aerospace Corp as a Director, Technical Project Management- Consultant, and managing Ascent Aerospace as a Product Manager, Composite & HyVarC Tooling.

Jesse has honed his skills over time and gained experience in areas such as design for manufacturing, new product development & integration, & supply chain development. He has also worked with Honeywell as a Sr. Engineer and Engineer III, and as Sr. Materials Engineer at SpaceX.

Jesse has a strong interest in composite materials research & development, supplier development-integrated supply chain, ceramic matrix composites, and thermal protection systems. His vast experience and knowledge have made him a sought-after professional in the industry.