John Paterson

About John Paterson

I am a proactive and process-driven Aerospace Program Manager with 30 years of professional experience leading teams to design and develop advanced military aircraft, spacecraft, and weapons. I direct aircraft program development, engineering activities, capture efforts, proposal preparation, and contract negotiations. Programs include the B-2 Bomber, DARPA Tern, Fire Scout MQ-8B/C, Global Hawk RQ-4, Triton MQ-4C unmanned aircraft systems, and others.I possess proven ability to interact with senior government and industry leaders as demonstrated by successful relationships with the USAF, USCG, USN, DARPA, NATO, and other international customers. I hold an active Top Secret Clearance (SCI). Program Leadership and Execution Aircraft and System Trade Studies Executable Program Creation and Teaming Strategy and Capture Campaign Development Aircraft Static/Flight Demos/Engineering Mods Unmanned Aircraft Systems Development Domestic and International Contracts

Experience

1. Advanced Programs Capture and Program Manager

   Northrop Grumman

   Jan 2018 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Lead and execute new military aircraft business for Autonomous Systems. Develop strategies for major aircraft development programs, track program performance, prepare investment plans, work with customers to understand mission needs, and direct prototype engineering efforts to demonstrate our solutions best meet customer requirements.

Education

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  BS, Aerospace Engineering

• University of Southern California

  Leadership & Management Certificate Program, Engineering Leadership

  2016 — 2016

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  MS, Aeronautical Engineering, Flight Controls

• CSUSM College of Business

  MBA, Business