Richard Bonnett

Richard Bonnett is an accomplished technology and engineering professional with extensive experience in the defense and aerospace sectors. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering Unmanned Systems at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since August 2018, Bonnett previously held significant roles at Lockheed Martin from February 1997 to June 2018, including General Manager and various senior management positions within the F-35 program. Bonnett's earlier career at McDonnell Douglas from June 1989 to February 1997 involved critical engineering design work for competitive aerospace projects. Bonnett holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University.