Lockheed ‘Skunk Works’ leader joins Sierra Space as COO
LOUISVILLE — Sierra Space Corp., a Louisville-based spinoff from Sierra Nevada Corp., has hired Jeff Babione as the company’s chief operating officer.
Babione was previously the general manager of Lockheed Martin Corp’s (NYSE: LMT) Advanced Development Program, more commonly known as “Skunk Works.”
“Jeff is an exceptional leader who brings to Sierra Space a wealth of talent, experience and shared passion for achieving our vision,” Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice said in a prepared statement. “We are delighted to have Jeff join our leadership team, and I know his proven track record in leading complex aerospace businesses and programs will be a great asset as we build the first commercial platform in space.”
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SSC’s two main aerospace projects are the Dream Chaser space plane, which is expected to be used to resupply the International Space Station starting next year; and the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) Habitat, a modular, three-story commercial habitation, business and science platform.
LOUISVILLE — Sierra Space Corp., a Louisville-based spinoff from Sierra Nevada Corp., has hired Jeff Babione as the company’s chief operating officer.
Babione was previously the general manager of Lockheed Martin Corp’s (NYSE: LMT) Advanced Development Program, more commonly known as “Skunk Works.”
“Jeff is an exceptional leader who brings to Sierra Space a wealth of talent, experience and shared passion for achieving our vision,” Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice said in a prepared statement. “We are delighted to have Jeff join our leadership team, and I know his proven track record in leading complex aerospace businesses and…