Julia MacDonough

Julia Laurenzano MacDonough serves as the Vice President and General Manager at Draper since May 2023. Previously, Julia held various leadership roles at BAE Systems, Inc. from May 2015 to June 2023, including Product Line Director for FAST Labs Sensor Technologies, overseeing R&D for advanced sensing technologies, and Director of Optical Electronic Warfare Advanced Technologies, focusing on developing complex survivability systems. Julia also served as Vice President of Business Development at MetiSpace Technologies, Inc. (July 2011 - May 2015), directing corporate strategy and expanding software development services for government aerospace and space sectors. Earlier experience includes program management at Integrity Applications Incorporated and strategic consulting at Booz Allen Hamilton, along with significant roles in the United States Air Force, directing satellite reconnaissance initiatives. Julia holds a Master’s degree in Imaging Science/Remote Sensing from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Physics and History from Duke University.