Lieutenant Colonel Jordan Firth is an Assistant Professor of Astronautical Engineering at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. He develops and teaches undergraduate engineering courses for astronautical and aeronautical engineers, as well as a core class for students from every major. Lt Col Firth is a 2006 graduate of the Academy and received a U.S. Space Force commission in 2021.

NC State University, PhD, Aerospace Engineering (2016–2019)

USAF Institute of Technology, MS, Astronautical Engineering (2009–2011)

USAF Academy, BS, Engineering Mechanics (2002–2006)

Assistant Professor, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. (2022–present)

Acting Cadet Squadron Commander, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. (2025)

Branch Chief, Defense Intelligence Agency, Charlottesville Va. (2019–2022)

Assistant Professor, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. (2014–2016)

SBIRS System Test Engineer, Los Angeles Air Foce Base Calif. (2011–2014)

Rocket Sled Test Engineer, Holloman AFB N.M. (2008–2009)

Flight Test Engineer, Holloman AFB N.M. (2006–2008)