Dr. Jonathan Cirtain

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Cirtain is a technologically-diverse executive with demonstrated success in managing complex technical programs and teams while executing necessary strategies. He has extensive experience in the nuclear engineering field, particularly in the development of space nuclear products and programs. Cirtain has held leadership roles in significant international missions for NASA and has been the lead developer for payloads related to the Artemis program. His breadth of expertise includes formulating policy strategies and overseeing mission design and development in science and technology. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at BWX Technologies, Inc., and previously held the position of Associate Lab Director at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Cirtain has contributed to numerous scientific missions and has a profound understanding of GIS, data science, space physics, and nuclear medicine, making a significant impact in his areas of research.

Research Interests

Experience

SVP, Chief Development Officer

2017-01-01 — Present

BWX Technologies, Inc. • Lynchburg, VA

Oversees the development operations and strategic initiatives of BWX Technologies, focusing on the advancement of nuclear technologies.

Associate Lab Director, Transformational Challenge Reactor (TCR)

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

Led efforts in innovative reactor design and development, advancing the U.S. capabilities in nuclear science.

Co-Founder Chief Scientist/Technologist

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

ASTRAEA, INC • Charlottesville, VA

Implemented advanced scientific principles and strategies in aerospace technology.

Manager

2007-01-01 — 2016-01-01

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center • Huntsville, AL

Managed multiple branches overseeing the research and development projects within the agency.

Awards

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NASA Exceptional Service Medal

2016-01-01
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Karen Harvey Prize

2015-01-01
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NASA Silver Service Medal

2015-01-01
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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)

2011-01-01
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NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal

2011-01-01
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Harvard Pre-Doctoral Fellowship

2004-01-01
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NASA Graduate Student Research Program Fellow

2003-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science