David Baker

David Baker is a distinguished engineering leader with extensive experience in test and flight operations. Currently serving as the Test and Flight Operations Engineering Leader at Supernal since June 2022, David oversees lab and flight operations engineering capabilities. Prior to this, David held multiple managerial roles at Baker Consulting, including Senior Test and Evaluation Laboratories Manager and Managing Director, focusing on operational frameworks and program management. David's 32-year tenure at Boeing featured significant leadership positions, including Senior Engineering Manager and Aerospace Test Engineer, where responsibilities encompassed managing complex test programs and integrating engineering efforts across laboratory and flight testing. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho, an MBA with a focus on Organizational Behavior from American InterContinental University, and additional coursework at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Bastyr University.