Don Hairston, GM of Austal USA Advanced Technologies
Don Hairston has been named basic supervisor of Austal USA Advanced Technologies in Charlottesville, Va. Hairston involves Austal USA from L3Harris Technologies the place he was vp and basic supervisor of the C5 Systems Division. He was liable for main a $400 million group that designs and delivers unmanned floor vessels, built-in C5ISR, and maritime controls and cyber options to assist, defend and defend essential nationwide property and infrastructure.
In his position as GM of superior applied sciences Hairston will lead Austal USA’s rising R&D portfolio to incorporate assist to the submarine industrial base and additive manufacturing program.
“Don’s over 20 years of experience in the defense industry more than qualifies him to lead our advanced technology team,” mentioned Austal USA president Rusty Murdaugh. “Austal USA will benefit from his wealth of experience in executive management, engineering, domestic and international business development and business operations.”
Hairston’s earlier roles in excessive know-how companies embrace government positions at Textron, Cobham, and Northrop Grumman. He has additionally held positions on the Naval Undersea Warfare Center and the Aegis Program Office.
Hairston earned a bachelor of science in industrial engineering and operations analysis from Virginia Polytechnic and State University. He additionally participated within the basic administration program on the Harvard Business School.
