Carl Jones

Carl Jones possesses extensive experience in the aerospace and aviation sectors, currently serving as the Director of Integration and Test at Northrop Grumman since January 2023. Prior to this role, Carl held significant positions at SpaceX, including Starship Integration Manager and F9 Final Integration Supervisor from January 2015 to September 2022. Carl's earlier experience includes working as an F/A18 Power Plant Technician and Collateral Duty Inspector at Kay and Associates, Inc., where responsibilities included troubleshooting and interpreting maintenance manuals. Additionally, Carl has served as a GE F404 Powerplant Technician at DynCorp International and was an F/A 18 Powerplant mechanic in the United States Marine Corps, supervising maintenance on multiple aircraft. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Space Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, ongoing since September 2022, and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management and Aviation Safety from the same institution, completed in 2013.