Kayann Barnswell is an engineering manager in Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems.
She is a graduate of Lockheed Martin's Engineering Leadership Development Program. With close to 20 years of experience, she has held various positions in project management for the training and logistics (TLS) line of business within Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS).
Currently, Kayann is strategic integrator in the office of the TLS vice president and chief engineer.
In this capacity, she oversees the effectiveness of the engineering leadership team, which comprises seven executives, and collaborates with the 1,300 employee team.
To take on her current position, Kayann had to step away from her role as an integrated engineering manager for F-35 training systems.
In this position, she led a diverse group of employees across engineering disciplines to deliver advanced training systems for the F-35 aircraft, a high-stakes role with visibility across the organization.
Her prior roles include engineering manager in the Global Training Services portfolio, leading tech design across some of the company's international efforts.
She was also a systems engineering manager for the F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System program, where she led enterprise test efforts for a critical component of F-35 logistics technology.
In addition, she served as the project engineer and integration and test lead for the Warfighter Simulation Intelligence Module Entity Resolution Federation Program.
Kayann is passionate about developing talent and mentoring early career professionals.
She earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Florida and a master's in engineering management from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Beyond her work, Kayann is an active volunteer in her community. She regularly participates in Lockheed Martin's National Engineers Week (E-week) activities, volunteering as a teacher to engage students in STEM education.
She also participates in the company-hosted Aviation and STEM Day at the Orlando Science Center, demonstrating one of the company's flight simulators.
Kayann is involved with the Girl Scouts, serving as a troop leader to help young girls develop essential life skills and confidence.
She further demonstrates her commitment to young women through her involvement with the PACE Center for Girls, serving as a positive role model for at-risk girls and introducing them to STEM pathways.
Kayann has received several prestigious awards since joining Lockheed Martin, including a Modern Day Technology Leader Award at the BEYA STEM Conference, the Lockheed Martin Diversity and Inclusion Award, and the Lockheed Martin Galaxy Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the business.
