49er Industry Chats: Careers in Engineering
Wheels Up: Launching Your Professional Career
Chris Hernandez '81
Sector Vice President, Technical Talent Development, Northrop Grumman
Chris Hernandez is sector vice president Technical Talent Development for Research, Technology and Engineering at Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, a premier provider of military aircraft, autonomous systems, aerospace structures and next-generation solutions. Previous roles include vice president of Research, Technology and Engineering, where he managed the processes and tools used to design and develop the sector’s wide array of products and programs, and vice president of Advanced Systems, where he led the creation of advanced system solutions for future programs, such as next generation air dominance fighters, long-range strike and ISR systems, advanced weapons and future cargo/transport systems. Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers worldwide.
