Tony Smith

Tony Smith serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Quality at IrvinGQ since March 2021, overseeing engineering functions and quality assurance while also holding a directorial role. Prior to this, Tony was the Chief Engineer for Land Autonomy at QinetiQ, responsible for the REASON off-road vehicle autonomy system and the TITAN unmanned ground vehicle. Tony's extensive experience at QinetiQ includes leadership roles focusing on innovation in air and space, future combat air systems, and technical management for unmanned air systems, establishing a strong reputation in airworthiness and safety for military applications. A seasoned engineer, Tony's career began with roles at British Aerospace and Cranfield University, culminating in a PhD in Aerodynamics from Cranfield University.