“Kevin has the deep technical knowledge and customer experience that will ensure our continued record of mission success,” said Steve Isakowitz, Aerospace president and CEO. “He also possesses a proven track record of leadership and the strategic vision to help our company excel during this dynamic time in space.”

Prior to this role, Bell served as vice president of Space Program Operations in SSG for the past four years, working directly with the Air Force, government, and industry partners to develop military satellites and to advance national security space systems. He assisted with the development of system requirements, provided schedule/cost risk assessments, and solved systems development problems. In addition, he oversaw four major mission areas: communications, surveillance, weather, and navigation.

Bell joined Aerospace as a member of the technical staff in the Vehicle Systems Division of the Engineering and Technology Group in 1992. Throughout his 30-year career, he has held numerous leadership positions within the corporation’s National Systems Group and supported commercial ventures, the U.S. Air Force, NASA, Missile Defense Agency, and National Reconnaissance Organization customers.

Prior to joining Aerospace, Bell held technical positions in industry and academia, including a position at NASA Ames Research Center.

Bell earned a bachelor’s degree in both mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering from the University of California, Davis, as well as a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Stanford University.