Timothy R. Golding
Manufacturing Manager – Military Aircraft Programs | E-7 Wedgetail & P-8 Poseidon | Boeing Defense, Space & Security | Former SpaceX Test Operations Leader | Aerospace Systems Integration | Veteran
- Role
- Aviation Systems Consultant at Robinson Helicopter Company
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Timothy R. Golding
Experienced aerospace and aviation professional with a strong foundation in advanced engineering systems, automation, and complex hardware operations. Currently serving as a Manufacturing Manager within Boeing Defense, Space & Security, supporting critical U.S. and allied defense programs including the E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning platform and the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.Previously served as a Test Operations Leader at SpaceX, where I led satellite flight hardware test operations for the Starlink program. In this role, I managed high-throughput test environments and cross-functional engineering teams responsible for mission-critical validation, automation, and reliability of flight hardware supporting one of the largest satellite constellations ever deployed.My career spans aerospace, aviation, and advanced automotive technology, combining deep hands-on technical expertise with operational leadership and systems-level problem solving. I specialize in scaling complex production and test environments, building high-performing teams, and delivering mission-critical systems that support both spaceflight and national defense.Technically proficient across a wide range of engineering and diagnostics platforms including CANalyzer, PCAN, Altium, CATIA, Siemens NX, and Grafana, with strong experience leveraging Atlassian Jira and Confluence to drive program execution and align cross-functional teams against aggressive technical milestones.As a U.S. Army veteran and aerospace leader, I bring a mission-first mindset and a passion for advancing aerospace and aviation technologies. My focus is on bridging engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver reliable, scalable systems that power the next generation of defense and spaceflight capabilities.
Experience
Aviation Systems Consultant
Jan 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Amazon Prime Air - Autonomous Test Flight Systems Data AcquisitionHelicopters Northwest - FAA Part 145 Project Manager
Education
Everett Community College
Associate in Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance, A&P
2018 — 2019
North Idaho College
Associate in Applied Science - Automotive Technology
2005 — 2007
DeVry University
Associate of Arts - AA, Psychology
2008 — 2010
Diablo Valley College
Associate in Science - Computer Science
2001 — 2003
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics, with Minors in Helicopter Operations & Meteorology/Space Weather
2019 — 2022
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