It is with considerable sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Tosney, who retired from The Aerospace Corporation in July 2017 after a distinguished 30 years of service.

Tosney became Aerospace’s first Corporate Chief Engineer in 2008, where he focused on advancing systems engineering and mission assurance throughout the national security space enterprise, particularly by working with industry and government leadership to collaboratively develop technical best practices and lessons. 

During his accomplished tenure at Aerospace, Tosney received the Director’s Team Award from the NRO and David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award from the Department of Defense. In 2005, he received an Aerospace President’s Award for co-leading a study on national security space satellite development practices. 

Bill was also the founding Editor-in-Chief of Getting It Right.

“Bill made a difference not only because of his technical savvy and achievements, but because of his understanding of people—key to getting the job done. He led by example showing his dedication by being the first in the office and often the last to leave, but insisted on life balance. He always had time, made time, for the things that mattered most to include his friends that will toast him with a smile and a beer in hand.” 

—Gail Johnson-Roth,
Principal Director,  CCEO