Jonathan Beaton

Jonathan Beaton has over a decade of leadership experience in aerospace acquisitions, focusing on systems engineering, risk mitigation, and flight testing. They currently serve as a Program Manager at BAE Systems, managing the National Space Portfolio. With a distinguished 20-year career in the United States Navy, Beaton held positions such as Executive Officer for the F-35 Integrated Test Team and Deputy Chief at the National Reconnaissance Office, where they oversaw significant satellite programs. An accomplished test pilot, Beaton graduated at the top of their class from both the United States Naval Academy and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.