Jeff Defazio

Jeff DeFazio currently serves as Vice President of Assembly, Integration & Test at Impulse Space since July 2025. Prior to this role, Jeff DeFazio amassed extensive experience at Northrop Grumman from January 2007 to July 2025, holding various senior positions including Deputy Director of Assembly Test and Launch and Director of Integration, Test & Launch. Responsibilities included leading large teams in the Assembly, Test, and Launch organization, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring the delivery of critical hardware. Jeff DeFazio's career began as a Mechanical Design Engineer, transitioning through roles such as Mechanical Test Engineer and Launch Systems Integration Engineer. Educational credentials include a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA and an MBA from Loyola Marymount University.