Jose Rena

Jose Rena, Jr. is a Project Engineer at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, where responsibilities include supporting engineering systems operations, troubleshooting, and repairing systems. Previously, Jose served as an Adjunct Faculty member at Davis Defense Group, Inc. and held multiple roles at Strategic Technology Institute Inc., focusing on aircraft maintenance and compliance management. With extensive experience in the United States Marine Corps, Jose was a Maintenance Manager, overseeing workforce productivity and personnel development, and managed maintenance for an FA-18 squadron as Aircraft Maintenance Manager. Additional roles include stints as a Corporate Fellow at Viasat Inc. and various positions in production control, quality assurance, and aircraft maintenance, showcasing a diverse background in engineering and management. Jose holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has completed several military training programs.