Carl Jones

About Carl Jones

I operate at the intersection of engineering, flight operations, and mission execution—where decisions matter and highly complex systems interact. I’m an aerospace systems engineer and operational leader with 19 years of combined experience across the commercial aerospace industry and the U.S. Navy. My work spans flight deck systems integration, in-service safety, operational planning, and high-risk decision environments, from Boeing production aircraft to the International Space Station to Pacific Fleet operations.At Boeing, I serve as a Level 4 Functional Lead Aerospace Systems Engineer, responsible for the integration and operational readiness of communications, surveillance, runway intelligence, and flight deck operations and training systems across the 737, 767, and 787 fleets. I lead and coordinate cross-model, cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, airline-ready design changes driven by in-service safety, nonconformance resolution, and operational feedback, while aligning with regulatory agency requirements (FAA and DOJ). In parallel, I serve in the U.S. Navy Reserve as a Maritime Fires Planner with Pacific Fleet Command, contributing at the operational level of war. I bring an aviator’s mindset to joint planning, integrating fires, targeting, and operational risk across complex maritime environments. I am a Naval Flight Officer and TOPGUN graduate with an active TS/SCI clearance.Previously, I served as a NASA/ISS Flight Controller and Instructor, responsible for real-time mission execution, flight controller & astronaut training, and system safety for ISS power, thermal, and visiting vehicle integration—supporting crewed spaceflight operations 24/7.Across every role, my focus is the same:integrating complex systems, aligning stakeholders, and enabling safe, decisive operations at scale.

Experience

1. Communications & Surveillance Functional Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4)

   Boeing

   Aug 2025 — Present · Everett, WA, US

   Lead fleet-wide integration of communications, surveillance, and runway intelligence systems across Boeing commercial aircraft platforms, driving in-service safety and operational readiness.• Manage and coordinate a global, cross-functional engineering team, aligning design, operations, training, and regulatory stakeholders.• Direct engineering support for runway intelligence and flight deck safety initiatives, translating operational feedback into actionable design improvements.• Serve as a key integrator within the Flight Deck Crew Operations organization, bridging engineering, human factors, and airline operations to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

Education

• Old Dominion University

  Master of Science - MS, Engineering Management

  2014 — 2020

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

  2002 — 2007

Skills

• Flight Test
• Military
• Aircraft Systems
• Simulations
• Project Management
• Flights
• Aerospace
• Weapons & Tactics Instruction
• Tactical Operations
• Microsoft Excel
• Space Systems
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Spacecraft
• Aircraft
• Military Leadership
• Military Operations
• Leadership
• Satellite
• Integration
• Systems Engineering
• Integration and Test
• Classroom Instruction
• Dod
• National Security
• Navy
• Management
• Military Aviation
• Microsoft Office
• Military Experience
• Electronic Warfare
• Defense
• Aviation