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James F. Pitts is corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman's Electronic Systems sector, a world leader in defense electronics systems.
In 2001, Pitts was named vice president and general manager of Aerospace Systems and had executive responsibility for all Aerospace Systems programs. Prior to this appointment, he was vice president, engineering and manufacturing. This included responsibility for all engineering and manufacturing operations for the Electronic Systems sector.
In 1991, he was named vice president of Avionics Systems for the sector. This included product development and production for tactical and fire control radars on the F-16, F-22, B-1B, and C-130 platforms. He was named deputy general manager of the systems development and engineering division in 1990. Pitts has held positions of increasing responsibility since he joined the company in 1973.
Pitts earned a bachelor's degree in engineering science and a master's degree in electrical engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. He also attended the Executive Forum at INSEAD business school in Fontainebleau, France, and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. He holds three patents in support of various electronic warfare techniques and developments.
He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Maryland Science Center and is a member of the McDaniel College Corporate Advisory Council. He has served on the University of Maryland Board of Visitors, the United Way of Central Maryland board of directors and the Johns Hopkins National Advisory Council.
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