Jordan P. Evans Biography

As an Aerospace Engineer, Jordan Evans has successfully faced the challenges of the design, development, and leadership of complex space systems that range from UV telescopes to gravitational wave detectors and from Hubble Space Telescope instruments to the Curiosity Rover on Mars. For his work on the Mars Science Lab Curiosity Project, Mr. Evans received the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, one of our nation’s highest civilian honors.

Regularly called upon to lead the investigation of mission-impacting problems, Mr. Evans brings a healthy mix of technical experience, leadership skills, and humor to otherwise uncomfortable situations and has received numerous awards for his leadership and ability to balance risk effectively. Following the successful landing of Curiosity and its initial science discoveries, Mr. Evans transitioned to his current role, leading the Mechanical Systems Division of JPL, as it accomplishes the full spectrum of engineering challenges from fundamental research through development of the next generation of robotic explorers.

Mr. Evans has shared his experiences with the national and international media and as a speaker at numerous conferences, including TEDx. Additionally, Mr. Evans is a consultant for the National Academy of Sciences’ "Science & Entertainment Exchange" and serves as a science consultant for major motion pictures and television shows. An accomplished jazz musician, Mr. Evans regularly performs with big bands and small jazz ensembles in the Southern California area. He is married with two children and resides in La Crescenta, California.

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