Joseph Dunagan

Biography

Joseph (Pat) Dunagan is an Engineering Fellow for Systems Engineering, Integration and Test at Raytheon Intelligence & Space. In this role, he supports aircraft modification, installation, and airworthiness certification efforts for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft under the RTX Corporation. His responsibilities also include enhancing systems development capabilities to meet business objectives and leading engineering efforts across programs and pursuits. Pat is one of the company’s few FAA Systems and Equipment Designated Engineering Representatives (DER), specializing in flight sciences, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) aircraft modifications, international aircraft certification (FAA/EASA/CAA) and ISR system-of-systems solutions.

Previously, Pat served as chief engineer for a Special Mission Aircraft Program within the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems business unit of SAS, where he led all engineering and design activities for special mission platforms.

Before joining Raytheon, he was senior director of Engineering and chief engineer for Rockwell Collins/ARINC Aerospace, overseeing all aircraft modification and integration projects as well as the business unit’s FAA Organizational Delegation Authorities.

Throughout his career in the defense and aerospace sectors, Pat has held senior technical roles across avionics, electronic warfare, offensive counterspace operations, cyber operations and other non-kinetic domains. His platform experience includes the Gulfstream G550, Bombardier Global 6000 and 8000, C-5M Super Galaxy, E-2C Hawkeye, C-130J special mission variants, F-22, F-35 and several unmanned aircraft systems. He also served as Program Manager for Air Combat Command on a $1B+ ACAT I development program.

A veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Naval Aviation, Pat served as a Command Space Professional and Naval Aircrewman, deploying in support of Operations Just Cause, Desert Shield/Storm, Southern Watch, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. He is a recipient of multiple achievement and commendation medals for his service.

Pat holds a B.S. in Aeronautics and an M.S. in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, completed the Counterinsurgency Operations Program and holds certifications in Six Sigma product and process improvement and air safety investigation.

Education

• M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics: Airway Facility Technician, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Ratings and Certificates

• Fellow of the Society - Royal Aeronautical Society
• Certificate of Management in Aircraft Accident Investigation - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Fellow of the Society - Royal Aeronautical Society
• Private Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration

Currently Teaching

• UNSY 606: UAS Interoperability & Control

Courses Taught

ASCI601 – Appl in Space: Comm, Def & Exp
ASCI623 – Aircraft Design & Development

SUAS6000 - Airworthiness Certification of UAS

UNSY601- UAS Command, Control and Communications

UNSY606- UAS Interoperability and Control

Professional Experience

Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, McKinney, Texas

Engineering Fellow, Engineering Department (4/2015 to Present)

Provide leadership for key initiatives and programs in special mission aircraft and unattended vehicle systems encompassing system engineering, sustainment, production, requirements management, analysis, configuration baselines, software development, risk management, testing, and evaluation. Direct engineering activities including maintenance, sustainment, technology refresh, software fixes, information assurance projects, system upgrades, and modifications.

• • Recommended improvements to reduce key risks and drive revenue.
• • Decreased unnecessary expenses by effectively managing suppliers including SOWs, requirements specs, and process compliance.
• • Managed high-value, engineering programs to deliver projects within schedule, budget, quality, and compliance goals.
• • Evaluated program metrics, staffing forecasts, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) and recommended enhancements to guarantee alignment with company objectives.

ARINC Aerospace, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Senior Director of Engineering, Engineering Department (10/2012 to 4/2015)

Orchestrated all bottom line factors to drive efficiency including annual budgets, proposals, training, design tools, infrastructure, engineering processes, lab, and staff management. Directed daily FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) operations, FAA STC projects, and applications as well as FAA Parts Manufacture Approval (PMA) Program for fixed, rotary and unmanned aircraft. Served as Chief Design Authority to develop and implement programs.

• • Spearheaded technical solutions for high-value commercial and government clients by effectively managing diverse Engineering team.
• • Successfully mitigated technical risk and delivered receivables within time restraints by providing critical review for programs.
• • Guaranteed accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and requirement compliance of solutions for RFP responses.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Marietta, Georgia

Systems Engineer Staff, Mission Systems Integration Department (4/2002 to 10/2012)

Delivered avionics systems engineering services while adhering to company objectives. Implemented analysis, integration, and installation for a variety of aircraft and equipment. Acted as lead author for Systems Subsystems design description and represented US Government Program Office on technical matters.

United States Air Force, HQ Air Combat Command, Directorate of Requirements, Langley AFB, Virginia

Chief, AEA and Airborne Self-Protection Branch, EW/IO/DE Modernization Division (2/2003 to 7/2014)

Oversaw operations to drive quality and innovation including technological initiatives, strategic planning, budget management, and staff management. Managed $1B budget plus Miniature Air Launched Decoy and Jammer version program. Collaborated with internal stakeholders to achieve project goals including USAF and DoD acquisition program managers.

• • Strengthened security by overseeing EW/IO capabilities for global, counter-insurgency, and irregular warfare missions.
• • Effectively collaborated with staff and transition partners to implement technology roadmap development for the CAF.
• • Spearheaded system architecture and requirements while adhering to company objectives including system development, planning, analysis, design, integration, and testing.
• • Acted as Electronic Warfare (EW) Branch Chief and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide decision-making.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Principal Systems Engineer, Fixed Wing Aircraft Integration Department ▪ Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Systems Engineer Senior, Systems Engineering Department ▪ Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Marietta, Georgia

Air Defense / Air Traffic Systems Program Manager, Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications-Computer Systems ▪ Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC) Langley AFB, Virginia

Systems Integration and Validation Engineer, Systems Engineering Department ▪ Grumman Aircraft Systems Division, Grumman Corporation Bethpage, Long Island, New York

Air Traffic Control Radar Technician/Supervisor, Flight Facilities Maintenance ▪ US Air Force, Air Force Communications Command

Memberships and Credentials

FAA, Systems and Equipment Designated Engineering Representative (DER) 14 CFR Part 23 and 14 CFR Part 25

Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society

Senior Member, AIAA

International Society of Air Safety Investigators

Awards, Honors and Recognitions

USAF Reserve Officer of the Year 2007

Association of Old Crows (AOC) Technical Merit Hall of Fame (2007)

USAF IO/EW Company Grade Officer of the Year (2006)