John Hoopingarner

John Hoopingarner is a seasoned Principal Systems Engineer with extensive experience in systems engineering and project management across various aerospace and technology sectors. Currently employed at Sierra Nevada Corporation since September 2025, John previously held the same title at Sierra Space from October 2021 to September 2025, where responsibilities included overseeing verification events for critical project milestones. Prior to this, John served as Project Manager and Senior Systems Engineer at Barrios Technology, leading systems engineering projects, financial management, and integration for the Dream Chaser Cargo System. Additional roles included Senior Systems Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corporation, Senior Systems Analyst at NASA, and Senior Applications Developer at National Oilwell Varco, among others. John earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Texas A&M University and a Systems Engineering Certificate from UC Irvine.