Speaker: Software-Defined Satellites for a Software-Defined Industry

Frank DeMauro is sector Vice President and General Manager of Tactical Space Systems
division for Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector, a premier provider of space and launch
systems serving national security, civil and commercial customers. In this role, DeMauro leads
the division including responsibility for the company’s national security satellites, civil and
commercial satellites and spacecraft, and space components and services.
The division portfolio includes key Space programs such as NASA's Commercial Resupply
Services (CRS) initiatives as well as various national security-related programs.
Previously, DeMauro was the Vice President and General Manager of Northrop Grumman’s
Space Systems division within the Innovation Systems sector where he was responsible for the
company’s Human Space Systems, Satellite Servicing and Commercial Communication Satellite
business segments.
DeMauro also served as the Program Director of the CRS program for Orbital ATK where he
managed the development, production and delivery of multiple Cygnus spacecraft and oversaw
several successful cargo delivery missions. He also held the position of Vice President of
Engineering as well as numerous leadership and program management positions in Northrop
Grumman’s commercial communications satellite group.
In his 31-year career, DeMauro has held positions in Subsystem Development, Systems
Engineering, and Business Development.
DeMauro has received the NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal, the Rutgers School of
Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award, the National Space Society Space Pioneer Award,
and the Pete Rustan Civil Space “Courage to Innovate” Award. As a member of the Cygnus
team, he has also received the AIAA Space Systems Award and the RNASA Stellar Award for
the COTS Development Program.
A native of New Jersey, DeMauro holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical and aerospace
engineering from Rutgers University.