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Jeff A. Babione

Chief Operating Officer, Sierra Space
Jeff Babione

Education

  • B.S., Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1985
  • M.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Washington, 1991
  • M.B.A., University of Tennessee, 2008

Employment

  • Chief Operating Officer, Sierra Space

Former Professional Positions

  • Vice President and General Manager for Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs (ADP), also known as Skunk Works, for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, since 2018
  • Executive Vice President and General Manager, F-35 Lightning Program, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
  • Vice President and Deputy General Manager, F-35 Lightning Program, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, 2013-2015
  • Vice President and General Manager, F-16/F-22 Integrated Fighter Group, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
  • F-22 Chief Engineer, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, 2006-2010