Steve Cornelius

About Steve Cornelius

At Kord, my role as Senior Director for Advanced Concepts focuses on the frontier of tactical missile technology and counter UAS weapon systems. My competencies in business strategy and resource planning are instrumental in propelling our cutting-edge initiatives forward. With almost four decades of leadership in aerospace and defense, my mission is to steer transformative technologies from conceptualization to deployment.My tenure at Kord is marked by leading high-energy laser and tactical missile development projects and integrating composite structures into advanced weaponry. This experience builds on a foundation of innovation and reliability. By synthesizing strategy with hands-on engineering expertise, our team delivers pioneering defense solutions, ensuring our position at the forefront of industry advancement.

Experience

1. Vice President - Systems & Energetics

   Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

   Kratos Lead for the establishment of a US-based solid rocket and energetics manufacturing capability through the Prometheus Energetics joint venture with Rafael. Directs Kratos\' strategic initiatives in missile EO/IR sensors, RF systems, and advanced micro-electronics. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design advanced missile systems.

Education

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2001 — 2002

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

• The University of Alabama in Huntsville

  Master of Engineering - MS Engineering (ME), Dynamics

  1992 — 2000

Skills

• Defense
• Radar
• Change Management
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Weapons
• Program Management
• Earned Value Management
• Systems Engineering
• Army
• Dod
• Defence
• Military
• Security Clearance
• Integration
• Engineering
• Project Management