Robert F. Smith

Chief Operating Officer at AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

53 year

Electronic Technology

Consumer Services

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Robert F.
Smith is Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at AeroVironment, Inc. since 2026.
Formerly, Dr. Smith was Vice President-Radio Frequency Solutions at Raytheon Co. from 2024 to 2026, Vice President & General Manager-Radar at Lockheed Martin Corp., and President-Government Operations at BWX Technologies, Inc. Education includes a doctorate from Auburn University, an MBA from The Johns Hopkins University, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Robert F. Smith active positions

Companies	Position	Start
AEROVIRONMENT, INC.	Chief Operating Officer	13/04/2026

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Former positions of Robert F. Smith

Companies	Position	End
RAYTHEON	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/03/2026
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Lockheed Martin Corp. Lockheed Martin Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures components and systems for aerospace and defense use	Electronic Technology
Raytheon Co. Raytheon Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Operates as a defense contracting company that manufactures weapons and military & commercial electronics products	Electronic Technology
AeroVironment, Inc. AeroVironment, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, develops and sells unmanned aircrafts & robotic systems and provides related software solutions	Electronic Technology
Auburn University Auburn University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Johns Hopkins University The Johns Hopkins University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
BWX Technologies, Inc. BWX Technologies, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies nuclear reactor components for submarines and aircraft carriers	Electronic Technology
University of Maryland Baltimore County University of Maryland Baltimore County Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services