Jesse Padilla

Jesse Padilla possesses extensive experience in program and engineering management, primarily within the defense sector. Current roles at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems include Program Manager for International Programs and Engineering Lead, overseeing an $8M budget for Contractor Logistics Support since March 2005. Previous positions include Program Manager for France CLS and Lead Systems Engineer at Cubic Defense from January 1995 to March 2005, where responsibilities involved requirements development and management for U.S. systems. Earlier career highlights encompass serving as Team Lead for flight operations, logistics, and maintenance of helicopters in the US Navy and Project Engineer at Allied Signal Aerospace, where support was provided for H-60 Airborne Sonar Operations. Educational qualifications include an Associate's degree in Mathematics from San Diego Mesa College and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University.