Maj. Jamee M. Boyer is an Instructor and Executive Officer in the Department of Astronautical Engineering at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He teaches undergraduate courses in astronautical engineering while mentoring cadets in research and senior design projects. Maj. Boyer entered the U.S. Air Force in 2010 as an enlisted C-130 Crew Chief before earning his commission through Air Force ROTC at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2016. During his Air Force career, he has served in a broad range of operational, engineering, and leadership assignments, including aircraft maintenance officer, F-16 structural engineer, aircraft configuration manager, and lead test engineer supporting the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile modernization and sustainment efforts. His diverse operational and technical experience provides students with practical insight into aerospace systems engineering, aircraft maintenance, and space system development.

Maj. Boyer earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, a Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership from the University of the Incarnate Word, and a Master of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University through the Air Force Institute of Technology. His graduate research focused on energy harvesting and storage technologies for small satellites, with an emphasis on improving spacecraft power systems for future space missions. He is the author of Energy Harvesting and Storage for Small Satellite Applications and co-author of peer-reviewed research investigating sodium-ion battery technology for renewable energy storage under extreme environmental conditions.

Maj. Boyer’s research interests include rocket propulsion, electric propulsion, spacecraft power systems, advanced battery technologies, photovoltaics, and space systems engineering. His work bridges aerospace engineering and sustainable energy technologies, with particular emphasis on improving the performance and resilience of future spacecraft. At the Academy, he is committed to developing technically proficient officers through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and applied research while preparing the next generation of Air Force and Space Force leaders to solve the complex engineering challenges of the space domain.

Masters of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. (2025)

Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. (2021)

Masters of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas — Summa cum laude (2021)

Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas (2017)

Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas – Distinguished Graduate (2017)

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colo. (2016)

Trainee, Basic Military Training Squadron, Lackland AFB, Texas (May 2010 – July 2010)

Flightline Crew Chief, 302nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo. (July 2010 – August 2010)

Student, 362rd Training Squadron, Sheppard AFB, Texas (August 2010 – December 2010)

Student, 373rd Training Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Ark. (December 2010 – February 2011)

Flightline Crew Chief, 302nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo. (February 2011 – March 2013)

Cadet, Detachment 105, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colo. (March 2013 – May 2016)

Extended Active Duty, Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 2016 – October 2016)

Officer in Charge, Sortie Support, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; later, Section Commander, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; later, Officer in Charge, Quality Assurance, 49th Maintenance Group; later Officer in Charge, Propulsion Flight, Component Maintenance Squadron, Holloman AFB, New Mexico (October 2016 – October 2019)

Aircraft Scheduling & Configuration Control Manager, F-16 System Program Office, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hill AFB, Utah (October 2019 – April 2020)

F-16 Structural Engineer, F-16 System Program Office, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hill AFB, Utah (April 2020 – September 2021)

Explosive Ordnance Test Engineer, 582d Missile Maintenance Squadron, 309th Missile Maintenance Group, Hill AFB, Utah (September 2021 – October 2021)

Lead Test Engineer, Strategic Missile Integration Complex, 582d Missile Maintenance Squadron, 309th Missile Maintenance Group, Hill AFB, Utah (October 2021 – August 2023)

AFIT Student, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. (August 2023 – May 2025)

Instructor and Executive Officer, Astronautical Engineering Department, U.S Air Force Academy, Colo. May (2025 – Present)

Honors & Awards latest to earliest with dates in parentheses (2024-2025)

Air and Space Commendation Medal

Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award

Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal

Air and Space Longevity Service Award

Armed Forces Reserve Medal

Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, 309th Missile Maintenance Group, Holloman AFB, N.M. (2023)

Large Team of the Year, Holloman AFB, N.M. (2019)

Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, 49th Maintenance Group, Holloman AFB, N.M. (2019)

Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron, Holloman AFB, N.M. (2019)

Company Grade Officer Council of the Qtr, Air Force Wide (2018)

Top Graduate, Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas (2017)

Rocket Propulsion

Electric Propulsion

Lithium-ion and Sodium-ion batteries

Photovoltaics

Space Systems Engineering – Satellite Design