Edward Stanton

Background

About Edward Stanton

Ed currently serves as the Deputy Project Manager for the NASA Global Hawk Project at the Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). He supports the team in data collection for the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) and Department of Defense (DOD) missions. Key responsibilities include project management, coordination, and problem-solving. Over 34 years of experience from all phases of development including concept to closeout. Other job highlights: • Held various leadership roles at NASA Ames and Armstrong, including Deputy Division Chief for Program and Projects, Senior Review Board Manager, and ER-2 U-2 Divestment Team Lead (2024 - present). • Served as SOFIA Project Manager at NASA Ames Research Center (2016 - 2024), responsible for managing cost, schedule, and technical issues during significant changes in staffing, budget, and project closeout. • Extensive experience in Orion Production Operations at NASA Kennedy Space Center, leading systems engineering, integration, testing, and transportation planning (2007 - 2016). • Gained operational expertise with the International Space Station and Space Shuttle programs at KSC, serving as a Payload Test Director and Certificate of Flight Readiness Manager (2005 - 2007). • Contributed to requirements development and program planning at NASA Headquarters' Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (2004 - 2005). • Worked as a Mechanical Systems and Integration Engineer for the SOFIA project at NASA Ames Research Center (1997 - 2004). • Gained crew operational expertise and payload development at Johnson Space Center (1990-1997. • Strong communication and presentation skills, recognized with numerous NASA awards and honors, including the Outstanding Leadership Medal in 2023.