Gabriel Falcao

Automation & Robotics Group Manager @Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory

Littleton, CO, US

Manage the Automation and Robotics department, overseeing a growing team of engineers and contractors, including new grads, mid-level engineers, and project leads.• Lead strategic planning and execution for multiple large-scale automation projects in defense manufacturing, including armaments and energetic material production systems.• Own full project lifecycle responsibilities: schedule creation, resource allocation, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination with stakeholders and senior leadership.• Provide hands-on engineering support when necessary, offering guidance on control systems, robotics, and integration to support successful project delivery.• Consistently deliver projects on time and under budget, while maintaining high technical standards and compliance with regulatory and safety protocols.• Conduct performance reviews, facilitate 1-on-1s, manage training plans, and create development roadmaps to grow team capabilities and retention.• Implemented reporting structures and process improvements to streamline engineering workflows and scale departmental growth.• Champion departmental hiring and workforce planning as the team expands to meet increasing automation demands.• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across multidisciplinary project teams.

Colorado Mesa University

Bachelor of Science