Richard Sullivan

Richard Sullivan is a prominent professional currently serving as the Vice President of Aeronautics Sector Growth at Northrop Grumman, a position he has held since February 2023. His extensive career at Northrop Grumman includes several leadership roles, such as Vice President of Future Programs in the Global Surveillance Division and Vice President of Programs, reflecting his deep involvement in aerospace and defense systems development.

Professional Experience

• Northrop Grumman
  • Vice President, Aeronautics Sector Growth (Feb 2023 - Present)
  • Vice President Future Programs, Global Surveillance Division (Jun 2021 - Feb 2023)
  • Vice President, Programs (Jun 2017 - Jun 2021)
  • Program Director (Jan 2016 - Jun 2017)
  • Director, B-2 SEIT and Deputy B-2 Chief Engineer (2014 - Jan 2016)

Prior to his tenure at Northrop Grumman, Sullivan worked at L-3 Communications as a Program Manager and held various engineering positions at Trafficmaster USA and US Wireless Corporation.

Education

Richard Sullivan holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California. His academic focus was on electromagnetics and microwave theory.

Skills and Languages

In addition to his technical expertise in aerospace systems, Sullivan is proficient in Japanese, which complements his engineering background in international contexts.

This profile highlights Richard Sullivan's significant contributions to the aerospace sector through his leadership roles and technical expertise.