Hunter Nelson is an Operations Program Manager with eight years of hands-on experience in aerospace and defense operations, currently leading LTAMDS radar program operations at Raytheon/RTX. He blends manufacturing leadership, quality engineering, and supply chain expertise—having managed production teams, optimized assembly flow for A320neo nacelles, and overseen environmental testing for Patriot missile systems. A proven continuous-improvement driver, Hunter has delivered measurable reductions in lead time and defects through LEAN initiatives and tooling design while managing thousands of POs and supplier relationships to maintain high on-time delivery. He’s completing an MBA at Boston University and complements his operational skillset with graduate study in statistics, giving him a data-driven approach to decision making. Notably, his background ranges from shop-floor fixture design and automation troubleshooting to executive-facing program operations, enabling him to translate tactical improvements into strategic program outcomes.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Industrial Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS Industrial Engineering at Iowa State University
Valedictorian, Valedictorian at Cambridge Jr/Sr High School
Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management General, Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management General at Boston University
Contributions:3 PRs, 9 pushes, 3 branches in 1 year 4 months
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