David Walker Thompson
Chief Executive Officer at ATK Space Systems, Inc.
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David Walker Thompson is the founder of Orbital Sciences Corp.
founded in 1982.
He is currently the CEO of ATK Space Systems, Inc. and Chairman & CEO of ATK Launch Systems, Inc. He is also the Vice Chairman of Carnegie Institution of Washington, a Trustee of California Institute of Technology and The Aerospace Corp., a Member of National Academy of Engineering and International Academy of Astronautics.
He was the President, CEO & Director of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. from 2015 to 2018 and was a Project Manager at National Aeronautics & Space Administration.
Mr. Thompson has an undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a graduate degree from California Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
David Walker Thompson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| International Academy of Astronautics | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
California Institute of Technology
 California Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
ATK Space Systems, Inc.
 ATK Space Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology ATK Space Systems, Inc. manufactures propellant and pressurant tanks for the space industry. It includes propellant tanks, some containing elastomeric diaphragms or propellant management devices (PMDs), pressurant tanks, and motor cases. The firm offers tank shells that are all-metal, composite overwrapped, or a hybrid configuration with metal liner and partially wrapped with composite. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Commerce, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| Hertz Foundation | Director/Board Member | 2018-10-17 |
Carnegie Institution of Washington
 Carnegie Institution of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Carnegie Institution of Washington is engaged in providing technical and scientific research services. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1895 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Aerospace Corp.
 The Aerospace Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology The Aerospace Corp. provides information on launch vehicles, satellite systems, ground control systems, and space technology. It operates a Federally Funded Research and Development Center for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office. The firm also provides independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national-security space programs. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
ATK Launch Systems, Inc.
 ATK Launch Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology ATK Launch Systems, Inc. manufactures rocket propulsion systems and advanced composite materials. Its products are used in commercial and military programs. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of David Walker Thompson
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| ORBITAL ATK INC | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-06-05 |
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Training of David Walker Thompson
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
| California Institute of Technology | Graduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Orbital Sciences Corp.
 Orbital Sciences Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Orbital Sciences Corp. designs and manufactures space-related products. The company manufactures small and medium class rockets and space systems for commercial, military and civil government customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other U.S. government agencies. Orbital Sciences was founded by David W. Thompson and Scott L. Webster in 1982 and is headquartered in Dulles, VA. | Electronic Technology |
ATK Space Systems, Inc.
ATK Space Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology ATK Space Systems, Inc. manufactures propellant and pressurant tanks for the space industry. It includes propellant tanks, some containing elastomeric diaphragms or propellant management devices (PMDs), pressurant tanks, and motor cases. The firm offers tank shells that are all-metal, composite overwrapped, or a hybrid configuration with metal liner and partially wrapped with composite. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Commerce, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| National Aeronautics & Space Administration | Government |
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Carnegie Institution of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Carnegie Institution of Washington is engaged in providing technical and scientific research services. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1895 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The Aerospace Corp.
The Aerospace Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology The Aerospace Corp. provides information on launch vehicles, satellite systems, ground control systems, and space technology. It operates a Federally Funded Research and Development Center for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office. The firm also provides independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national-security space programs. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Electronic Technology |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
ATK Launch Systems, Inc.
ATK Launch Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology ATK Launch Systems, Inc. manufactures rocket propulsion systems and advanced composite materials. Its products are used in commercial and military programs. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA. | Electronic Technology |
| International Academy of Astronautics | |
| Hertz Foundation | Commercial Services |
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.
 Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc. operated as a global aerospace and defense systems company. Its products included launch vehicles and related propulsion systems, missile products, subsystems and defense electronics, precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition, satellites and associated space components and services and advanced aerospace structures. The company was founded in 1990 and was headquartered in Dulles, VA. | Electronic Technology |
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