Bio

Dr. Josh Bruckmeyer is the Vice President of Engineering Technology & Strategy for Space and Airborne Systems (SAS). In this role he also serves as chief engineer for the Agile Development Group (ADG) and leads the Multi-Domain Architecture Group (MDAG). He is focused on advancing L3Harris’ capabilities to provide customers with comprehensive mission and system solutions. He reports directly to the Vice President Business Development and Strategy for SAS, indirectly to the Vice President of Engineering for SAS, and indirectly to the President of ADG.

Bruckmeyer assumed the role of Senior Director in 2020. In his previous role he oversaw and managed engineering for the Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the F-35 Technical Refresh 3 Integrated Core program.

Previously, functionally lead System Integration & Test for the F-35 Technical Refresh 3 mission computer infrastructure. Prior he set the strategic vision and managed the Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) system engineering organization of over 1600 employees.

Prior to joining SAS, Bruckmeyer was a fellow in the Technical Strategy office, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer. He led L3Harris’ technology exchange forum, influenced L3Harris’ R&D investment plan, promoted internal collaboration and innovation, architected and lead technology initiatives, and facilitated senior-level engagements.

Previously, Bruckmeyer served as a chief technologist for Harris’ Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance business. In this role, he led the technical strategy behind Harris’ pivot to be a small satellite prime contractor. He also architected the second-generation Harris AppSTAR™ multi-mission payload family, for which he received the Harris Board of Directors Technology Innovation Award.

Bruckmeyer was the principal architect of the Aireon Hosted Payload (AHP), a spaceborne, software-defined, elemental digital beam former phased array antenna for air traffic management on board the Iridium NEXT constellation. He also architected the signal processing chain of a high-performance wideband ELINT that has been successfully transferred to multiple ELINT systems.

Bruckmeyer began his career at L3Harris with responsibility for the detailed electrical digital design, system engineering and signal chain integration of a high-performance imager.

Bruckmeyer serves as the L3Harris University of Florida Executive Champion, is an external advisory board member for the University of Florida College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board, and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Bruckmeyer is also a member of the Florida Institute of Technology College of Engineering and Science Advisory Board. He has published several papers and delivered multiple workshop sessions. He holds several patents in high-speed electronics and space communications.

Bruckmeyer has bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering and computer engineering from the University of Florida. He also has a Master of Science in electrical and electronics engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy in electrical and electronics engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has more than $17 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries. L3Harris.com.